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Walled Lake podiatrist — Same-Week Heel Pain, Bunion & Sports Injury Care
Walled Lake patients drive 14 minutes (10 miles) to our Bloomfield office at 43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208 for board-certified foot & ankle care — without the hospital wait.
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From Walled Lake to our Bloomfield office
Why Walled Lake Patients Choose Us
Walled Lake families and Twelve Oaks corridor commuters get same-week foot care minutes from home
Our Bloomfield office sits just 14 minutes from downtown Walled Lake, which means Walled Lake families skip the hospital network bottlenecks and get same-week diagnostic imaging, conservative-first treatment plans, and surgery only when truly indicated.
Same-week appointments
Call before 10 AM for next-day slots when our schedule permits. New patients average 3–5 business days from call to first visit.
On-site digital imaging
Digital X-ray and ultrasound in the office. Most Walled Lake patients leave their first visit with diagnosis, imaging, and a treatment plan — no second appointment to start care.
Conservative care first
We exhaust non-surgical options — orthotics, EPAT, MLS laser, injections — before discussing surgery. 3,000+ surgeries performed when truly needed.
Common in Walled Lake
Foot & ankle conditions we treat for Walled Lake patients
- Plantar fasciitis & heel pain — common in Walled Lake runners and lakefront residents on their feet all summer.
- Sports injuries — ankle sprains, Achilles tendonitis, stress fractures from Walled Lake Central, Western, and Northern athletes.
- Bunion correction — Lapiplasty 3D, MICA, and traditional options — outpatient with same-day discharge.
- Diabetic foot care — annual exams, ulcer prevention, neuropathy. Coordinated with your Walled Lake-area PCP.
- Ingrown toenails — 15-minute office procedure under local anesthetic.
- Toenail fungus — laser, oral, and topical — honest about success rates per option.
Don’t see your problem? Call (810) 206-1402 — we treat the full range of foot and ankle problems.
Meet your podiatrists
Three board-certified specialists serving Walled Lake
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS
Triple board-certified · 950K+ YouTube
Lapiplasty-certified bunion surgeon. 3,000+ surgical cases. Education-first approach.
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Dr. Carl Jay, DPM
Fellowship-trained · Reconstruction
Cases other surgeons refer. Revision and complex reconstruction specialist.
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Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM
Bilingual · Gentle hands
Anxious patients request her. Bilingual care. AACFAS-certified.
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14-minute drive from Walled Lake to our Bloomfield office
Driving directions
From Walled Lake, head east on Pontiac Trail then south on Woodward Avenue to the 43494 Woodward office in Bloomfield Hills. The office is at 43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208. Free parking on site, wheelchair accessible entrance, well-lit lot.
Balance Foot & Ankle — Bloomfield43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
☎ (810) 206-1402
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
Walled Lake-area neighborhoods we serve
Walled Lake city, Commerce Township border, Novi border, Wixom border, West Bloomfield border, Pontiac Trail corridor.
Landmarks near our Walled Lake patients
Walled Lake (the lake), Mercer Beach, Walled Lake Central High School, Walled Lake Western High School, Walled Lake Northern High School, Pontiac Trail corridor, Commerce Lake border, Twelve Oaks Mall (nearby).
Insurance accepted for Walled Lake patients
Most insurance plans, free verification
We participate with major insurers covering Walled Lake and the broader Oakland County area: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan + BCN, Priority Health, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare and Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (most plans), Tricare, Workers’ Compensation, and most major regional plans. Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, Corewell Health Beaumont Farmington Hills referrals welcome. Self-pay patients get transparent pricing — call (810) 206-1402 for a quick verification.
Common questions from Walled Lake
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Walled Lake to your Bloomfield office?
Typical Walled Lake patients arrive in 14 minutes. The route is east on Pontiac Trail then south on Woodward Avenue to the 43494 Woodward office in Bloomfield Hills. We’re 10 miles from downtown Walled Lake.
Can I get a same-week appointment as a new Walled Lake patient?
Yes, in most cases. Call (810) 206-1402 before 10 AM and ask about next-available slots. Acute injuries (suspected fracture, severe ingrown nail with infection) typically get same-day or next-day appointments.
Do you accept my insurance?
We participate with BCBS of Michigan, BCN, Priority Health, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, most Medicaid plans, Tricare, and Workers’ Comp. Free insurance verification before your visit — we’ll tell you what’s covered up front.
I was treated elsewhere — can I transfer care from another Walled Lake-area podiatrist?
Absolutely. Bring imaging and records, or have your prior provider fax them to us before your visit. Many Walled Lake patients come to us for a second opinion before scheduling surgery elsewhere.
Do you see children from Walled Lake?
Yes — we see patients age 4 and up. Common pediatric cases: in-toeing, sports injuries from Walled Lake youth athletics, ingrown toenails, warts, heel pain (Sever’s).
Is your Howell office closer for me?
Possibly — the same three doctors see patients at both offices. Our Howell location may be a shorter drive from some parts of Walled Lake. Call (810) 206-1402 and the front desk will book you at the closer office with the next available slot.
Ready to book your Walled Lake foot & ankle visit?
Same-week appointments. Most insurance accepted. Three board-certified doctors, two convenient offices. The front desk will route you to the next slot at the location closest to Walled Lake.
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