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Board-certified podiatric surgeons serving Waterford at our Bloomfield Township office, 43494 Woodward Ave #208. Same-week appointments, most insurance accepted — no referral needed. When a foot problem flares up overnight, Waterford patients can lean on our same-day urgent foot care options.
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Where can I see a podiatrist near Waterford? Balance Foot & Ankle at our Bloomfield Township office provides same-week foot & ankle care from three board-certified podiatric surgeons for Waterford patients. Call (810) 206-1402, text us, or book online — most insurance accepted, benefits verified up front.
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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 #208 for board-certified foot & ankle care — without the hospital wait.
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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. See the next open times online.
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. You can also pick an appointment time online and describe what is going on when you arrive.
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.
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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.
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 Ave to the 43494 Woodward office. The office is at 43494 Woodward Ave #208. Free parking on site, wheelchair accessible entrance, well-lit lot.
Balance Foot & Ankle — Bloomfield43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
☎ (810) 206-1402
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:30 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, or book online now and we will verify your plan before the visit.
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 Ave 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. Book online in about a minute, or 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.
How we treat the problems we see most from Waterford
Waterford sends us a genuine mix — school athletes, parents working on their feet, and a large number of patients managing diabetes. Here is what care actually looks like for each.
Heel pain in kids and teens
When a nine to fourteen year old complains of heel pain during a season, it is usually not plantar fasciitis. It is Sever’s disease, an irritation of the growth plate at the back of the heel that flares when a growing child trains on hard surfaces. It is self-limiting and it responds well to the right handling — a short reduction in load, calf stretching, heel cushioning, and sometimes an orthotic — but the wrong handling is another six weeks of the child hurting through practice. We see a lot of this from Waterford school and travel teams, and it is a straightforward diagnosis to make in the office.
Flat feet, in-toeing, and growing feet
Parents often ask whether a child’s foot shape needs treating or whether they will grow out of it. Both answers happen, and the useful thing is knowing which one you are looking at. A flexible flat foot with no pain and normal function usually needs monitoring rather than intervention, while flat feet that cause pain, uneven shoe wear, or a child who stops keeping up are worth addressing while the foot is still developing. Our pediatric podiatry page covers what we look for by age.
Ankle sprains and sports injuries
A rolled ankle on the soccer field or the court needs more than ice if it is still swollen a week later. We X-ray on site to rule out a fracture — in a still-growing athlete the growth plate can be injured where an adult would simply sprain — then grade the sprain and rehabilitate it so the ligament heals tight. Half the ankles we see chronically giving way belong to someone whose first sprain was never rehabbed. Achilles pain in a young athlete during a growth spurt is common and treatable, and it is worth separating from a heel growth plate problem before deciding how to load it.
Heel pain in adults who are on their feet
For parents working service, trade, and healthcare jobs around Waterford, the pattern is different: worst pain with the first steps in the morning, easing as you move, returning hard at the end of a shift. That is plantar fasciitis, and it responds to stretching, taping, better footwear, and orthotic support, with an injection reserved for tissue that is genuinely inflamed. Left alone for a year it becomes considerably harder to settle, which is the main argument for coming in early. More on heel and arch pain.
Diabetic foot care, neuropathy, and wound prevention
This is the most important work we do, and it is preventive by design. A protective exam means a monofilament and vibration screen for peripheral neuropathy, a circulation check, and close attention to calluses and nail borders, which is where most diabetic wounds start. If sensation is reduced you will not feel the blister that began it. Anything open moves directly into wound care with pressure taken off it rather than being watched for another month. Routine diabetic foot care is covered by Medicare for patients who qualify.
Ingrown toenails, warts, and athlete’s foot
Ingrown toenails are the fastest thing we fix and the one people put off longest. The toe is numbed, the offending border removed, and most people walk out with the pain gone; recurring toes can have the nail root treated so that edge stops returning. See ingrown toenail treatment. Lake summers and school locker rooms also bring us athlete’s foot and plantar warts, both far easier to clear when treated properly the first time than after a year of drugstore attempts. Thickened, discolored nails are usually fungal and worth confirming rather than assuming.
Custom orthotics for sport, work, and everyday shoes
An orthotic only works if it fits the shoe it has to live in, which is why a device built for a cleat, a work boot, and a walking shoe are three different devices. We scan the foot in 3D and build custom orthotics to your actual footwear. For adults whose arch mechanics are driving heel, arch, or forefoot pain — and for bunions where slowing the progression matters — correcting the mechanics does more than adding cushion ever will.
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
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Balance Foot & Ankle near Waterford
Our nearest office and nearby communities we serve:
- Nearest office: Bloomfield Township podiatrist
- Commerce Twp podiatrist
- Auburn Hills podiatrist
- All Balance Foot & Ankle locations
Looking for a podiatrist in Waterford?
Waterford patients choose Balance Foot & Ankle for expert, conservative-first foot & ankle care at our nearby Howell & Bloomfield Township offices.
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Foot & ankle services we provide in Waterford: plantar fasciitis & heel pain treatment, ingrown toenail removal, diabetic foot care, custom orthotics, hammertoe correction, and neuropathy treatment for Waterford patients.
Not sure which of our two Michigan offices is closest? Waterford Township patients are seen at our Bloomfield Township office in Oakland County. Our find a podiatrist near you page lists every city we serve from both locations, with full addresses, the conditions we treat, and what to expect at a first visit.