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Premier Podiatry Care for Oakland County’s Northern Communities
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatrist, Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists, Michigan. Last updated April 2026.
Troy, Birmingham, and Bloomfield Hills represent some of Oakland County’s most active and health-conscious communities — home to active professionals, families, and retirees who expect the highest level of medical care. Balance Foot & Ankle, with our Bloomfield Hills location, is ideally situated to serve these communities with board-certified podiatric medicine and surgery.
Whether you’re a Troy executive dealing with heel pain after long days on your feet, a Birmingham resident who runs the Shain Park area regularly, or a Bloomfield Hills retiree managing arthritic toe joints, our practice offers the expertise and personalized attention you deserve.
Close to Home: Our Bloomfield Hills Location
Our Bloomfield Hills office is just minutes from Troy, Birmingham, and Bloomfield Hills. The convenient location means you can schedule an appointment before or after work, during a lunch break, or between errands without making foot care a half-day ordeal. We offer early morning and late afternoon availability to accommodate busy schedules.
Free, convenient parking and a welcoming, professional office environment reflect the standard of care our patients expect.
Conditions We Treat
Dr. Tom Bembynista and the Balance Foot & Ankle team treat the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions affecting Oakland County patients of all ages:
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain — including ESWT (shockwave therapy) for recalcitrant cases
- Bunions — conservative management and surgical correction including minimally invasive techniques
- Hammertoes and toe deformities — from padding and splinting to surgical repair
- Neuromas — burning and tingling in the ball of the foot treated conservatively or surgically
- Ankle sprains and instability — rehabilitation protocols and surgical reconstruction when needed
- Tendon disorders — Achilles tendinopathy, peroneal tendon tears, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
- Sports injuries — stress fractures, turf toe, sesamoiditis for Troy’s and Birmingham’s active population
- Diabetic foot care — comprehensive prevention, wound management, and diabetic footwear
- Ingrown and fungal toenails — prompt treatment with permanent correction options
- Flat feet and high arches — biomechanical evaluation and custom orthotic fabrication
- Arthritis — gout, rheumatoid, osteoarthritis affecting foot and ankle joints
- Pediatric foot concerns — flat feet, in-toeing, warts, and growing pain in children
Custom Orthotics for Troy and Birmingham Residents
Custom foot orthotics are one of the most powerful tools in podiatric medicine — and one of the most commonly sought services by our Oakland County patients. Unlike over-the-counter insoles, which are manufactured in standard shapes and offer limited biomechanical correction, custom orthotics are fabricated from a precise 3D model of your individual foot.
We use advanced digital scanning technology to capture your foot’s exact contours, and orthotics are fabricated by accredited labs to your precise prescription. The result is a device that addresses your specific mechanical problem: overpronation, supination, leg length discrepancy, or abnormal forefoot loading.
Custom orthotics fit into dress shoes, athletic shoes, and work boots — making them practical for Troy’s business professionals, Birmingham’s tennis and pickleball players, and everyone in between.
Sports Podiatry for Active Oakland County Residents
Troy’s running paths, Birmingham’s walkable downtown, and the many athletic clubs throughout Oakland County attract a health-conscious, active population. Sports injuries of the foot and ankle are common in runners, cyclists, tennis players, golfers, and weekend warriors across the demographic spectrum.
We take a sports medicine approach to foot and ankle injuries: accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and return to activity as quickly as safely possible. We understand that being told “rest and avoid activity” is not a complete answer — our goal is to identify why the injury happened, treat the acute problem, and implement strategies to prevent recurrence.
Surgical Excellence When You Need It
When conservative care has been exhausted or a condition clearly requires surgical intervention, Dr. Bembynista offers a full range of foot and ankle surgical procedures. We prioritize minimally invasive approaches where appropriate — smaller incisions mean less tissue disruption, reduced infection risk, faster recovery, and better cosmetic outcomes.
For Troy, Birmingham, and Bloomfield Hills patients, surgical procedures are performed at accredited outpatient surgical centers convenient to Oakland County. You won’t need to travel to a distant hospital for routine foot surgery.
Insurance and Billing Information
We accept most major insurance plans common among Oakland County’s employer and individual market, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Priority Health, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Medicare Part B, and others. Our billing team verifies your coverage before your first appointment and provides transparent cost estimates for any procedures discussed.
Many patients are pleasantly surprised to find that services they assumed would be expensive — custom orthotics, for example — are at least partially covered under their insurance benefit for podiatric care. We help you maximize your benefits.
Schedule Your Appointment
Troy, Birmingham, and Bloomfield Hills residents: expert foot and ankle care is closer than you think. Contact Balance Foot & Ankle to schedule your appointment — same-week availability often offered for acute concerns, and online booking available 24/7 for routine appointments.
You don’t have to live with foot pain, and you don’t have to drive to Detroit or Ann Arbor to get it treated. We’re right in your backyard.
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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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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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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
Our podiatrists treat the underlying cause, not just the symptom. Same-week appointments at our Howell and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan offices.
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.