Riverview Podiatrist | Foot Doctor Serving Trenton, Woodhaven & South Downriver

Podiatry Services for Riverview, Trenton, Woodhaven, and Surrounding Communities

Residents of Riverview, Trenton, Woodhaven, Brownstown Township, and the broader South Downriver corridor deserve access to specialty foot care without lengthy commutes. Balance Foot & Ankle brings board-certified podiatric expertise to patients throughout this region, with offices in Bloomfield Township and Howell that offer accessible scheduling and comprehensive care for all foot and ankle conditions.

Whether your concern is an ingrown toenail, chronic heel pain, a sports injury, diabetic foot monitoring, or a more complex surgical condition like bunions or ankle instability, our team provides the same evidence-based, patient-centered care available at major academic centers — with the personalized attention of a community practice.

Why South Downriver Residents Choose Balance Foot & Ankle

The South Downriver communities along the Detroit River have a strong sense of community and a practical approach to healthcare — patients want expertise, efficiency, and genuine care without unnecessary complexity. Our practice delivers on those expectations. We offer transparent communication about diagnoses and treatment options, conservative approaches first when appropriate, and surgical expertise when intervention is truly needed.

We accept most major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Aetna, Priority Health, Humana, Cigna, Medicare, and Medicaid. Our team handles prior authorizations and insurance coordination to minimize the administrative burden on patients.

Common Conditions We Treat for Downriver Patients

Trenton, Riverview, and Woodhaven residents commonly seek care for:

• Heel pain and plantar fasciitis — the most common reason adults seek podiatric care
• Bunion correction — both conservative management and surgical correction when needed
• Ankle sprains and instability — from acute injury through surgical reconstruction
• Diabetic foot monitoring — comprehensive annual exams and wound care
• Fungal toenails — evaluation and treatment options including laser therapy and oral antifungals
• Hammertoes and lesser toe deformities — conservative and surgical management
• Nerve pain (neuroma) — diagnosis and treatment of burning ball-of-foot pain
• Pediatric foot conditions — flat feet, growing pains, in-toeing, warts

About the South Downriver Communities

Riverview is a tight-knit city of approximately 12,000 residents along the Detroit River, known for its beautiful waterfront, strong school system, and community pride. Trenton, slightly to the south, has approximately 19,000 residents and a historic downtown with an active park and recreation system. Woodhaven and Brownstown Township have grown significantly in recent decades, adding thousands of new homes and families to the southern Wayne County area. Together, these communities represent a robust, diverse population with strong healthcare needs.

Geriatric and Senior Foot Care

The South Downriver area has a significant senior population, and foot health is critically important for independence and quality of life in older adults. Untreated foot problems — painful bunions, thick fungal toenails that cannot be self-managed, balance-affecting flatfoot, or neuropathic pain — can restrict mobility and independence. Balance Foot & Ankle provides senior-friendly care including routine nail care for patients who cannot safely perform their own nail maintenance, balance assessment and orthotic fitting, Medicare diabetic shoe benefits, and gentle, thorough evaluation of complex multi-system foot problems.

Sports and Recreation Injuries

The Riverview-Trenton-Woodhaven corridor has excellent parks, river walks, and recreational facilities. Residents use the Elizabeth Park Metro Park trails for running and cycling, participate in recreational sports leagues, and take advantage of the waterfront for boating and water activities. Active lifestyles mean active injury patterns — ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, and Achilles problems are regular reasons South Downriver residents contact us for care.

Schedule Your Appointment

Don’t let foot pain limit your enjoyment of the great South Downriver community. Call (810) 206-1402 or use our online scheduling system to book an appointment at our Bloomfield Township or Howell office. New patients are always welcome, and most appointments are available within the same week for non-emergency concerns.

Foot or Ankle Pain? We Can Help.

Balance Foot & Ankle — Howell & Bloomfield Township, MI

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Your Board-Certified Podiatrists

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

Board-Certified · FACFAS

Dr. Carl Jay, DPM

Board-Certified Podiatrist

Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM

Podiatrist

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a double board-certified podiatrist and foot & ankle surgeon at Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists in Southeast Michigan. With over a decade of clinical experience, he specializes in heel pain, bunions, diabetic foot care, sports injuries, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Biernacki is a member of the APMA and ACFAS, and his patient education content on MichiganFootDoctors.com and YouTube has reached over one million views.