4.9 stars · 1,123+ reviews · Same-week visits
Waterford podiatrist — Same-Week Heel Pain, Bunion & Diabetic Foot Care
Waterford patients drive 12 minutes (7 miles) to our Bloomfield office at 43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208 for board-certified foot & ankle care — without the hospital wait.
4.9★★★★★
From 1,123+ verified patients
950K+
YouTube subscribers learn from Dr. Tom
3
Board-certified podiatric surgeons
12min
From Waterford to our Bloomfield office
Why Waterford Patients Choose Us
Waterford families and lake-area residents get same-week foot care minutes from home
Our Bloomfield office sits just 12 minutes from downtown Waterford, which means Waterford 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 Waterford 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 Waterford
Foot & ankle conditions we treat for Waterford patients
- Plantar fasciitis & heel pain — common in Waterford runners and lake-area residents who walk barefoot every summer.
- Diabetic foot care — annual exams, ulcer prevention, neuropathy. We accept McLaren and most Medicaid plans common in Waterford.
- Bunion correction — Lapiplasty 3D, MICA, and traditional options — outpatient with same-day discharge.
- Sports injuries — ankle sprains, Achilles tendonitis, stress fractures — common in Waterford Mott and Kettering high school athletes.
- Ingrown toenails — 15-minute office procedure under local anesthetic. Same-week appointments available.
- Toenail fungus — laser, oral, and topical — straight-talk on what actually clears it.
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 Waterford
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS
Triple board-certified · 950K+ YouTube
Lapiplasty-certified bunion surgeon. 3,000+ surgical cases. Education-first approach.
View Dr. Tom’s bio →
Dr. Carl Jay, DPM
Fellowship-trained · Reconstruction
Cases other surgeons refer. Revision and complex reconstruction specialist.
View Dr. Jay’s bio →
Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM
Bilingual · Gentle hands
Anxious patients request her. Bilingual care. AACFAS-certified.
View Dr. Gutkin’s bio →Getting Here From Waterford
12-minute drive from Waterford to our Bloomfield office
Driving directions
From Waterford, head south on Dixie Highway and Telegraph Road, then south on Woodward Avenue to the 43494 Woodward office. 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
Waterford-area neighborhoods we serve
Waterford Township, Drayton Plains, Four Towns, Williams Lake area, Sylvan Lake border, Pontiac border.
Landmarks near our Waterford patients
Cass Lake, Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area, Dodge Park 4, Hess-Hathaway Park, Waterford Mott High School, Waterford Kettering High School, Sylvan Glen Park, Williams Lake.
Insurance accepted for Waterford patients
Most insurance plans, free verification
We participate with major insurers covering Waterford 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. McLaren Oakland, Henry Ford West Bloomfield referrals welcome. Self-pay patients get transparent pricing — call (810) 206-1402 for a quick verification.
Common questions from Waterford
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Waterford to your Bloomfield office?
Typical Waterford patients arrive in 12 minutes. The route is south on Dixie Highway and Telegraph Road, then south on Woodward Avenue to the 43494 Woodward office. We’re 7 miles from downtown Waterford.
Can I get a same-week appointment as a new Waterford 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 Waterford-area podiatrist?
Absolutely. Bring imaging and records, or have your prior provider fax them to us before your visit. Many Waterford patients come to us for a second opinion before scheduling surgery elsewhere.
Do you see children from Waterford?
Yes — we see patients age 4 and up. Common pediatric cases: in-toeing, sports injuries from Waterford 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 Waterford. Call (810) 206-1402 and the front desk will book you at the closer office with the next available slot.
Ready to book your Waterford 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 Waterford.
Watch & Learn
Diabetic foot care 101
Waterford families managing diabetes. Dr. Tom’s practical first-visit explainer. 950K+ subscribers watch Dr. Tom on YouTube.
Also Serving Nearby
Other communities near Waterford
Not seeing your city? Call (810) 206-1402 — we serve patients from across both counties.
Balance Foot & Ankle near Waterford
Our nearest office and nearby communities we serve: