Podiatry Care for Waterford, Lake Orion, Oxford, Clarkston, and Northern Oakland County

Northern Oakland County — encompassing Waterford Township, Lake Orion, Oxford, Clarkston, Independence Township, Brandon Township, Orion Township, and surrounding lake communities — is one of Michigan’s most desirable residential areas. Residents here have high expectations for quality healthcare close to home, and Balance Foot & Ankle meets those expectations with specialist-level podiatric medicine and surgery at our Bloomfield Township location.

Serving the Active Northern Oakland County Lifestyle

Northern Oakland County’s lakes, recreation areas, and outdoor amenities support an exceptionally active population year-round — lake sports in summer, hiking and mountain biking at Pontiac Lake and other recreation areas, skiing and snowboarding at local resorts, and competitive youth and adult athletics throughout the year. This active lifestyle generates foot and ankle injuries that require prompt, accurate evaluation and sports-medicine-focused care to keep patients moving.

Youth and High School Athletics

Northern Oakland County’s high schools — Lake Orion, Oxford, Clarkston, Waterford Mott, Waterford Kettering, and others — field competitive athletic programs across all sports. Student athletes sustain ankle sprains, stress fractures, Achilles tendinopathy, turf toe, and other foot and ankle injuries that require specialist evaluation beyond what general practitioners provide. We work with athletes, parents, coaches, and athletic trainers to achieve the fastest safe return to sport with evidence-based management protocols.

Adult Recreational Athletes

Runners, cyclists, pickleball players, golfers, and recreational athletes throughout northern Oakland County sustain overuse and acute injuries that respond well to timely podiatric evaluation. We provide gait analysis, biomechanical evaluation, custom orthotics, and targeted treatment including shockwave therapy and injection therapy for the full spectrum of adult sports foot and ankle conditions.

Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Services

Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis

The most common reason northern Oakland County residents seek podiatric care. We provide thorough diagnosis distinguishing plantar fasciitis from nerve entrapment and stress injury, and individualized treatment from conservative stretching and orthotics to advanced therapies for refractory cases.

Bunions and Hammertoes

Progressive structural deformities treated conservatively when possible, surgically when warranted — with modern techniques, excellent outcomes, and recovery timelines that minimize time away from your active lifestyle.

Diabetic Foot Care

Comprehensive annual foot exams for northern Oakland County’s diabetic population, with proactive management that prevents the complications that lead to serious consequences.

Ankle Instability and Reconstruction

Chronic ankle instability from repeated sprains treated with the Broström-Gould ligament reconstruction procedure — restoring mechanical stability and eliminating the giving-way episodes that limit sport and daily activities.

Scheduling and Access

Balance Foot & Ankle’s Bloomfield Township location is 20–30 minutes from most northern Oakland County communities via M-15, Ortonville Road, or M-24. We accept most major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Priority Health, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Medicare. Call (810) 206-1402 or book online to schedule your appointment.

Foot or Ankle Pain? We Can Help.

Balance Foot & Ankle — Howell & Bloomfield Township, MI

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Your Board-Certified Podiatrists

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

Board-Certified · FACFAS

Dr. Carl Jay, DPM

Board-Certified Podiatrist

Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM

Podiatrist

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

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.