Quick answer: Troy Royal Oak Birmingham 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 Township practices. Call (810) 206-1402.
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatrist, Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists, Michigan. Last updated April 2026.
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Southeast Oakland County’s Podiatric Practice
Balance Foot & Ankle welcomes patients from Troy, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Berkley, Madison Heights, Clawson, Hazel Park, and throughout southeast Oakland County to our Bloomfield Township podiatric practice. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, provides comprehensive foot and ankle evaluation and treatment, offering southeast Oakland County residents convenient access to expert specialty podiatric care without traveling to Detroit or the more distant suburbs.
Our Bloomfield Township location is easily accessible from I-75, M-1 (Woodward Avenue), and Maple Road — centrally located for patients from Troy, Royal Oak, Birmingham, and the surrounding communities. New patient appointments are available within a reasonable timeframe, and our practice offers the full spectrum of podiatric services from initial evaluation and conservative management to surgical consultation and post-operative care.
Serving the Active Southeast Oakland County Community
Southeast Oakland County includes some of metro Detroit’s most active communities. Royal Oak residents are enthusiastic users of the city’s walking and cycling paths, downtown walkability, and parks. Troy’s large professional population includes many fitness-conscious individuals managing running injuries, gym-related foot problems, and occupational foot pain from desk-to-meeting-room commutes on hard corporate campus floors. Birmingham and Berkley attract active families with children in youth sports. We treat the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions that affect these communities, from youth sports injuries to corporate professional overuse conditions to the chronic conditions that develop with age.
Bunion Care for Southeast Oakland County Patients
Bunion deformity — medial prominence at the first metatarsophalangeal joint — is one of the most common conditions podiatrists treat, and one where the range of available treatments has expanded significantly in recent years. We provide comprehensive bunion evaluation using weight-bearing X-rays to assess deformity severity and joint involvement, and discuss all treatment options — from non-surgical management (wider footwear, orthotics, padding) for patients without significant functional limitation, to surgical correction for patients whose bunion causes persistent pain, difficulty with footwear, or limits activity. Minimally invasive bunionectomy techniques that use small incisions and reduce recovery time are available for appropriate candidates — we discuss whether traditional or minimally invasive approaches best suit each patient’s specific deformity pattern and lifestyle needs.
Custom Orthotics for Professional and Athletic Patients
Southeast Oakland County’s mix of business professionals and active adults creates a diverse orthotic need: dress orthotics slim enough for business footwear and professional dress shoes, athletic orthotics designed for running or cycling shoes, and walking orthotics for the business casual environment of many Troy and Birmingham workplaces. We fabricate custom orthotics in the full range of styles needed to address each patient’s biomechanical requirements across all their footwear — because feet spend time in multiple shoe types and benefit from consistent correction throughout the day.
Scheduling in Troy, Royal Oak, and Birmingham
New and established patients from Troy, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Berkley, Madison Heights, Clawson, and throughout southeast Oakland County can schedule appointments by calling (810) 206-1402 or booking online. We accept most major insurance plans. For new patients, we recommend scheduling a comprehensive new patient evaluation that allows adequate time for thorough history, examination, any indicated in-office imaging, and treatment planning. We look forward to serving southeast Oakland County.
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Balance Foot & Ankle — Howell & Bloomfield Township, MI
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Howell Office
3980 E Grand River Ave, Suite 140
Howell, MI 48843
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Bloomfield Hills Office
43700 Woodward Ave, Suite 207
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
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Same-week appointments available at both locations.
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Hoka Clifton 10
Max-cushion everyday shoe — podiatrist favorite for walking and running.
PowerStep Pinnacle Insole
- The Pinnacle Full length insoles for men & women provide maximum cushioning, from high activity to moderate support. The PowerStep arch support shape provides stability to the foot and ankle, helping to relieve foot pain.
- When you spend all day on your feet, every step counts. PowerStep insoles are a podiatrist-recommended orthotic to help relieve & prevent foot pain related to athletes, runners, Plantar Fasciitis, heel spurs & other common foot, ankle & knee injuries
- The Pinnacle plantar fasciitis insoles offer superior heel cushioning and arch support. The dual-layer cushioning is designed to reduce stress and fatigue, while PowerStep premium arch support is designed for plantar fasciitis relief.
- The PowerStep Pinnacle arch support inserts for men & women can be worn in a variety of shoe types such as; athletic, walking, running, work & some casual shoes. Orthotic Inserts are ordered by shoe size, no trimming required.
- Made in the USA & backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee. PowerStep orthotic inserts for men & women are designed for shoes where the factory insole can be removed. HSA & FSA Eligible
The podiatrist-recommended over-the-counter orthotic.
OOFOS Recovery Slide
- The Original Recovery Footwear.
- Finding Your Size - For your perfect fit, consult the “size chart” link above. Wear a half size? In general, we recommend that women who wear a ½ size size UP, and men who wear a ½ size size DOWN
- OOahh - An evolution of the OOriginal, the OOahh slide features our proven foundation of OOfoam technology + patented footbed design with a slide-style strap that has become a best-seller in the OOFOS line
- OOfoam Technology - Our revolutionary OOfoam technology absorbs 37% more impact than traditional footwear foams to reduce the stress on your feet, joints & back. Plus, the closed-cell foam is machine washable and designed to minimize odor
- Patented Footbed - Our patented footbed cradles and supports arches to reduce energy exertion in the ankles by up to 47% compared to competitors’ footwear. So walking is easier. Recovery is faster. And yOO feel better
Impact-absorbing recovery sandal — wear after long days on your feet.
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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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👉 PowerStep Pinnacle Insoles — Podiatrist-recommended insoles for everyday foot support.
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Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a double board-certified podiatrist and foot & ankle surgeon 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 reached over one million views.
- Plantar Fasciitis: Diagnosis and Conservative Management (PubMed)
- Plantar Fasciitis (APMA)
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (PubMed / AAFP)
- Heel Pain (APMA)