Sterling Heights Podiatrist | Warren & Eastpointe

Foot and Ankle Care for South Macomb County Communities

Sterling Heights, Warren, Eastpointe, Center Line, and the surrounding south Macomb County communities are among the most populated suburbs in the Metro Detroit area — and Balance Foot & Ankle’s Bloomfield Township location provides convenient access for south Macomb County residents via I-696 and M-59 corridors.

With new patient scheduling and in-office X-ray capabilities, Balance Foot & Ankle is a significantly more accessible option than hospital-based podiatric practices that routinely have 8–12 week new patient waits in the Detroit metro area.

South Macomb County’s Foot Health Needs

Manufacturing and Industrial Workers

Macomb County’s reliable automotive, defense, and manufacturing sector employs thousands of workers in facilities throughout Sterling Heights and Warren. These workers develop occupational foot conditions — plantar fasciitis from concrete floors, stress fractures from heavy loads, and ankle injuries from industrial settings. Work boots that are appropriate for the job but not for the foot’s needs are a consistent issue we address with custom orthotic inserts.

Active Communities

Sterling Heights and Warren’s parks system, including Dodge Park, Utica Road Bike Path, and the Clinton River Trail, draws a significant walking, running, and cycling population. We treat the full spectrum of running-related foot and ankle injuries from the south Macomb County community.

Aging Population

South Macomb County has a significant population of adults over 60 with age-related foot conditions: bunion deformity that has progressed to surgical candidacy, hammertoes affecting shoe fit and ambulation, ankle arthritis, and heel fat pad atrophy. We provide comprehensive geriatric foot care with a focus on maintaining mobility and quality of life.

Diabetic Foot Care

Macomb County’s significant Southeast Michigan Polish, Italian, and Middle Eastern communities have dietary and cultural patterns associated with variable diabetes prevalence. We provide comprehensive annual diabetic foot exams, vascular assessments, and coordination of care with primary care physicians for diabetic patients from south Macomb County.

Conditions We Commonly Treat for Sterling Heights Area Patients

• Plantar fasciitis and heel pain — the most common reason south Macomb patients book with us
• Bunion and hammertoe correction — including minimally invasive MICA bunion surgery
• Ingrown toenail permanent correction — same-day relief in-office
• Ankle sprains and instability — from acute to chronic, with surgical options when conservative care fails
• Nail conditions — fungal nails, thickened nails, dystrophic nails
• Custom orthotics for work boots, athletic shoes, and dress footwear

Getting to Our Bloomfield Township office from South Macomb County

From Sterling Heights: approximately 20–30 minutes via I-696 West to Woodward Avenue (M-1) or Telegraph Road (US-24). From Warren: 25–35 minutes via I-696 West. From Eastpointe: 30–40 minutes via I-696 West or 8 Mile Road West to Woodward connections.

All of these routes are entirely via established Metro Detroit surface or freeway corridors with no toll roads. Free parking is available at our Bloomfield Township office. We schedule early morning and late afternoon appointments to accommodate patients who work day shifts in the Macomb County manufacturing sector.

Schedule Your Appointment

South Macomb County patients can book online through our patient portal or call either office directly. We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Care Network, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Priority Health, Medicaid, and Medicare — coverage common among Macomb County residents. Our billing team verifies insurance prior to your first visit.

Foot or Ankle Pain? We Can Help.

Balance Foot & Ankle — Howell & Bloomfield Township, MI

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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 online booking 24/7 at our Howell and Bloomfield Township 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 Township

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Our podiatry team serves patients throughout Michigan including Howell, Brighton, and Bloomfield Township. If you’re dealing with heel pain, ingrown toenails, or a foot injury, you can book online 24/7.

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

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.