You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what Southfield/Oak Park/Ferndale podiatry means and what actually works. Call (810) 206-1402 for a same-day appointment at our Howell or Bloomfield Hills office.
Quick answer: Southfield Oak Park Ferndale Podiatrist Foot Doctor is a common foot/ankle topic that affects many patients. The 2026 evidence-based approach combines proper diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. We treat this regularly at our Howell and Bloomfield Hills practices. Call (810) 206-1402.
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Expert Podiatric Care for Southfield, Oak Park, and Ferndale
Patients from Southfield, Oak Park, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, and surrounding southeast Oakland County communities will find expert foot and ankle care at Balance Foot & Ankle’s Bloomfield Hills location — a convenient drive north on Greenfield, Telegraph, or Woodward. Dr. Tom provides comprehensive podiatric services with prompt scheduling and personalized attention to each patient’s goals and lifestyle.
Services Offered
All foot and ankle conditions are treated: plantar fasciitis and heel pain, bunions, hammertoes, ingrown toenails and fungal nails, diabetic foot care, custom orthotics, ankle sprains and instability, Achilles tendinopathy, flat feet, high arches, sports injuries, stress fractures, neuromas, tarsal tunnel syndrome, and surgical consultation for conditions requiring operative care. In-office digital X-ray available.
Diverse Patient Community
Southfield, Oak Park, and Ferndale host a diverse and active community — from competitive runners and cyclists to working professionals to seniors managing chronic foot conditions. Dr. Tom’s practice serves all ages and activity levels, from pediatric flatfoot evaluation to senior diabetic foot care. The practice accepts most major insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Priority Health, Aetna, and Cigna.
Occupational and Professional Foot Care
Southfield’s significant professional and healthcare sector workforce generates occupational foot care needs including custom orthotics for standing professions, management of heel pain and metatarsalgia from hard office floors, and acute foot injuries in the manufacturing and service industries surrounding the area. Dr. Tom accommodates working professionals’ scheduling needs with efficient appointments and same-week availability.
Schedule Your Appointment
Call (810) 206-1402 or book online at michiganfootdoctors.com. New patient appointments typically available within one week. Serving Southfield, Oak Park, Ferndale, Royal Oak, Madison Heights, and surrounding communities from our Bloomfield Hills office.
Foot or Ankle Pain? We Can Help.
Balance Foot & Ankle — Howell & Bloomfield Township, MI
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Howell Office
4330 E Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
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Bloomfield Hills Office
43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
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Same-week appointments available at both locations.
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When to See a Podiatrist
If foot or ankle pain has been bothering you for more than a few weeks, home care alone may not be enough. Balance Foot & Ankle offers same-week appointments at our Howell and Bloomfield Hills clinics — no referral needed in most cases. Bring your current shoes and a short list of symptoms and we’ll build you a treatment plan in one visit.
Call Balance Foot & Ankle: (810) 206-1402 · Book online · Offices in Howell & Bloomfield Hills
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Ready to fix this for good?
Reading goes only so far. The fastest path to relief is a 30-minute office visit with Dr. Biernacki — same-day Howell or Bloomfield Hills. Call (810) 206-1402 or use our online booking.
Visit Balance Foot & Ankle — Same-Day Appointments Available
Our podiatry team serves patients throughout Michigan including Howell, Brighton, and Bloomfield Hills. If you’re dealing with heel pain, ingrown toenails, or a foot injury, we have same-day appointment availability.
Same-day appointments available. (810) 206-1402
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a board-certified foot & ankle surgeon (ABFAS & ABPM) 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 made him one of the most-followed foot & ankle educators on YouTube.