Southeast Oakland County Podiatrist | Foot Doctor Near Ferndale, Royal Oak & Berkley MI

Foot and Ankle Care for Southeast Oakland County Communities

Residents of Ferndale, Royal Oak, Berkley, Huntington Woods, Oak Park, and surrounding southeast Oakland County communities have convenient access to board-certified podiatric care at Balance Foot & Ankle in Bloomfield Township — just minutes from these vibrant communities along Woodward Avenue and Telegraph Road corridors.

Our Bloomfield Township location serves as the premier destination for southeast Oakland County patients seeking expert foot and ankle care without the lengthy wait times common at hospital-based podiatry practices.

Why Southeast Oakland County Residents Choose Balance Foot & Ankle

Dr. Tom Biernacki brings fellowship-level expertise in foot and ankle surgery and conservative care to patients throughout the Metro Detroit region. Southeast Oakland County patients appreciate:

• Same-week appointments — often same-day for urgent concerns like suspected fractures, infected ingrown nails, or acute gout flares
• In-office digital X-ray — immediate imaging without referrals to imaging centers
• Custom orthotics — cast and CAD/CAM manufactured devices with a 2–3 week turnaround
• Comprehensive surgical capabilities — from minimally invasive bunion correction to complex ankle reconstruction
• Convenient Bloomfield Township location — easily accessible from M-5, Telegraph Road, and Woodward Avenue

Conditions We Treat for Southeast Oakland County Patients

Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis

The most common foot complaint we see from Ferndale, Royal Oak, and Berkley patients — particularly runners who train on the hard pavement of these walkable communities. We offer a full spectrum from stretching programs and custom orthotics to shockwave therapy and platelet-rich plasma for stubborn cases.

Bunions

Royal Oak and Ferndale’s active lifestyle communities put significant pressure on footwear choices. We offer both traditional surgical correction and minimally invasive bunion surgery (MICA technique) with faster recovery times.

Ingrown Toenails

In-office permanent correction under local anesthesia — same-day relief for southeast Oakland County patients suffering from recurring ingrown nails. No referral needed.

Diabetic Foot Care

Oakland County has a significant population of diabetic patients requiring regular foot monitoring. We provide comprehensive diabetic foot exams, vascular assessments, and wound care to prevent serious complications.

Ankle Sprains and Sports Injuries

From Royal Oak’s recreational soccer leagues to Ferndale’s active running community, we treat the full range of sports-related foot and ankle injuries with targeted rehabilitation and bracing.

Neuromas and Nerve Pain

Morton’s neuroma — a pinched nerve between the metatarsals — causes burning, shooting pain in the ball of the foot. We offer ultrasound-guided injection therapy and surgical excision when conservative care fails.

Ferndale and Royal Oak Running Community

The Ferndale and Royal Oak running community is vibrant — with numerous running clubs, the Woodward Dream Cruise route as a popular training ground, and proximity to Starr Jaycee Park, Tenhave Woods, and Clawson’s trail system. Runner-specific conditions we commonly treat from southeast Oakland County include:

• Plantar fasciitis and heel bursitis
• Stress fractures of the metatarsals and navicular
• IT band syndrome affecting lateral knee and ankle
• Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
• Sesamoiditis in forefoot strikers

Getting to Our Bloomfield Township Office from Southeast Oakland County

Our Bloomfield Township office is approximately 10–15 minutes from Ferndale, Royal Oak, and Berkley via Telegraph Road (US-24) heading north, or via Woodward Avenue (M-1) to Long Lake Road. Ample free parking is available. We are easily accessible without highway driving through residential surface streets.

Office hours include early morning and evening appointments to accommodate southeast Oakland County patients who work in the greater Detroit area or Downtown Detroit.

Schedule Your Appointment

Southeast Oakland County patients can book online through our new patient portal or call our Bloomfield Township office directly. Most new patient appointments are available within 3–5 business days, with urgent care slots held daily for acute injuries and infections.

We accept most major Michigan insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Medicare/Medicaid. Our front office team will verify your benefits prior to your appointment.

Foot or Ankle Pain? We Can Help.

Balance Foot & Ankle — Howell & Bloomfield Township, MI

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