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Board-certified podiatric surgeons serving Southfield at our Bloomfield Township office, 43494 Woodward Ave #208. Same-week appointments, most insurance accepted — no referral needed.
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Where can I see a podiatrist near Southfield? Balance Foot & Ankle at our Bloomfield Township office provides same-week foot & ankle care from three board-certified podiatric surgeons for Southfield patients. Call (810) 206-1402, text us, or book online — most insurance accepted, benefits verified up front.
Balance Foot & Ankle cares for Southfield patients at our Bloomfield Township office, located at 43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 — about 15 to 20 minutes north of most Southfield neighborhoods via Telegraph Road or the Lodge (M-10) to Woodward Ave. Our board-certified podiatrists offer same-week appointments for everything from heel pain and ingrown toenails to diabetic foot care and bunion surgery. Call (810) 206-1402 or request your first visit online.
A Short Drive Up Woodward for Specialist Foot Care
Southfield sits at the crossroads of Oakland County — and our Bloomfield Township office is just up the Woodward corridor. Patients come to us when they want a specialist who actually has time for them: a 4.9-star practice with more than 1,123+ Google reviews, led by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS, a board-certified podiatric surgeon with over 3,000 surgeries performed. You will be examined, diagnosed, and treated by a podiatrist at every visit.
Podiatry Services for Southfield Patients
- Diabetic foot exams, neuropathy testing, and wound care — one of the most important services we provide for Southfield’s seniors
- Heel pain and plantar fasciitis treatment for professionals on their feet all day
- Bunion care, including minimally invasive bunion surgery with smaller incisions and faster return to shoes
- Ingrown toenails, fungal nails, and skin conditions
- Ankle sprains, tendonitis, and sports injuries
- Custom orthotics molded in office
- Home-visit podiatry for homebound patients in select areas
What Treatment Looks Like for Southfield Patients
The list above is the short version. Here is how each of those problems is actually worked up and treated, and what we can usually resolve in one appointment.
Diabetic Foot Care, Neuropathy, and Wound Prevention
This is the most consequential work we do, and it is almost entirely preventive. A protective foot exam includes a monofilament and vibration screen for peripheral neuropathy, a circulation assessment to see how well blood is reaching the toes, and close inspection of calluses, pressure points, and nail borders, which is where the large majority of diabetic wounds begin. When sensation is reduced you will not feel the blister or the shoe seam that started it, so the exam is doing the noticing for you. Anything already open goes straight into active wound care with the pressure taken off it. Medicare covers routine diabetic foot care for patients who qualify, generally about every ten weeks.
Heel Pain From Hard Floors and Dress Shoes
Southfield is an office corridor, and a great deal of the heel pain we see here comes from marble lobbies, parking structures, and shoes chosen for how they look rather than what they do. Pain that bites hardest for the first few steps in the morning and again after sitting through a long meeting is the plantar fasciitis pattern. A dress shoe with a rigid, unforgiving sole and no arch contour offers the foot nothing, and a flat, thin-soled flat is no better than a heel. We examine, X-ray on site when the history calls for it, and treat with stretching, taping, footwear changes, and orthotic support, adding an injection only where the tissue is truly inflamed. More on heel and arch pain.
Bunions, Hammertoes, and Second Opinions Before Surgery
Patients ask us for second opinions on foot surgery more often than almost anything else, and it is a reasonable thing to ask for. A bunion or hammertoe that has been called surgical is not always surgical yet, and we will tell you when conservative care still has room to work: footwear that stops provoking the joint, padding and spacers, orthotics to slow the drift, and injections for a joint where arthritis has become the real pain generator. When correction genuinely is the right call, Dr. Biernacki performs minimally invasive bunion surgery through small incisions, which typically disturbs less soft tissue and returns patients to a shoe sooner than a traditional open procedure.
Custom Orthotics That Fit Dress Shoes and Clinical Shoes
The most common reason an orthotic fails is that it was never built for the shoe it has to live in. A device that works in a running shoe will not fit a dress oxford or a pump, and one built for a nurse or tech working a twelve-hour shift at a Southfield hospital has different demands again. We scan the foot in 3D and build custom orthotics to the specific footwear you spend your day in, including low-profile versions for dress shoes. Where the arch has flattened (see flat feet), correcting the mechanics is what changes the pain, not adding more cushion.
Ingrown Toenails, Fungal Nails, and Skin Conditions
An ingrown toenail is among the fastest problems to fix and the one people tolerate longest. The toe is numbed, the offending nail border is removed, and most patients leave with the pain already gone; if that same toe keeps recurring we can treat the nail root so the edge stops coming back. Thick, discolored nails are usually fungal, and we confirm that before choosing among topical, oral, and laser treatment for toenail fungus, since the right option depends on how much nail is involved and what else you take. Athlete’s foot that keeps returning is usually a shoe and moisture problem as much as a skin one. Details on ingrown toenail treatment.
Ankle Sprains, Achilles Pain, and Tendonitis
An ankle still swollen a week after you turned it needs imaging rather than more ice. We X-ray on site to rule out a fracture, grade the sprain, and rehabilitate it so the ligament heals tight instead of loose, because repeat sprains nearly always trace back to a first one that was never properly rehabbed. Achilles tendonitis is treated on its own terms, since pain in the body of the tendon and pain where it inserts into the heel are loaded differently and respond to different plans.
Home Visits When Getting to the Office Is the Hard Part
For homebound patients, and for families managing a parent’s care from a distance, we provide podiatry home visits in select Oakland County areas. Nail and callus care, diabetic foot checks, and wound monitoring are all things that can be done well in the home, and skipping them because transportation is difficult is how small problems become hospital admissions.
Getting to Our Bloomfield Township Office from Southfield
From central Southfield or the Town Center area
Take Telegraph Road (US-24) north, then head east to Woodward Ave, or take the Lodge (M-10) to its northern end and continue up Woodward. The office is at 43494 Woodward Ave #208 — usually 15–20 minutes.
From Lathrup Village, Beverly Hills, or Franklin
You are even closer — typically 10–15 minutes north on Telegraph or Southfield Road toward Woodward.
Free parking is available at the building, with the office in #208.
Meet Our Podiatrists
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS
Board-certified podiatric surgeon and founder of Balance Foot & Ankle. Specializes in bunion correction, heel pain, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. View full bio →
Dr. Carl Jay, DPM
Provides comprehensive medical and surgical foot care, with particular focus on diabetic foot health and nail and skin conditions.
Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM
Treats the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions; patients regularly mention her thorough, unhurried appointments.
Communities We Serve Near Southfield
Along with Southfield, our Bloomfield Township office serves Lathrup Village, Oak Park, Franklin, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Berkley, Royal Oak, and Birmingham. Patients on the west side of the metro area may prefer our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843.
Insurance and New Patient Information
We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, HAP, and Priority Health. See full insurance details → New patients can complete intake forms online before their visit.
Frequently Asked Questions — Southfield Patients
Where do Southfield patients see you?
At our Bloomfield Township office, 43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 — about 15–20 minutes north of Southfield via Telegraph Road or the Lodge to Woodward Ave.
Do you take Medicare for diabetic foot care?
Yes. Medicare covers podiatry services including diabetic foot exams and qualifying nail care, and our team verifies your coverage before your appointment.
Can I get a second opinion on foot surgery?
Absolutely. Dr. Biernacki regularly provides second opinions on bunion, hammertoe, and ankle surgery — including whether a minimally invasive approach could work for you instead of a traditional open procedure.
My parent can’t easily leave home — can you still help?
We offer home-visit podiatry in select areas for homebound patients. Call (810) 206-1402 to check availability for your address.
How fast can I be seen?
Most new patients are offered a same-week appointment. Call us or book online and we will find the earliest opening.
Schedule Your Appointment
Call (810) 206-1402 or book online to see a board-certified podiatrist this week.
Balance Foot & Ankle — Bloomfield Township43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
(810) 206-1402
Looking for a podiatrist in Southfield?
Southfield patients choose Balance Foot & Ankle for expert, conservative-first foot & ankle care at our nearby Howell & Bloomfield Township offices.
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Foot & ankle services we provide in Southfield: plantar fasciitis & heel pain treatment, ingrown toenail removal, diabetic foot care, custom orthotics, hammertoe correction, and neuropathy treatment for Southfield patients.
Our Office Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |