Quick answer: Waterford White Lake Clarkston 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.
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Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Care for Northwestern Oakland County
Balance Foot & Ankle provides expert podiatric care to patients from Waterford, White Lake, Clarkston, Independence Township, Springfield Township, and the surrounding northwestern Oakland County lake communities. Our board-certified podiatrists practice at offices in Howell and Bloomfield Township, serving the active, outdoor-oriented populations of this beautiful region with advanced, personalized care.
Northwestern Oakland County’s lake communities support active, four-season lifestyles. Residents hike, bike, swim, water ski, and participate in all manner of outdoor activities — and feet that hurt limit all of it. Our sports medicine podiatry services specifically address the foot and ankle injuries of active patients, getting them back to the activities they love as quickly and safely as possible.
Our Services for Waterford and White Lake Patients
We provide complete podiatric care including heel pain and plantar fasciitis treatment, bunion and hammertoe evaluation and correction, diabetic foot care with wound management, nail conditions including ingrown toenails and fungal nails, ankle sprains and instability, custom orthotics and biomechanical gait analysis, and sports medicine foot care. For patients seeking second opinions on surgical recommendations, we provide objective consultations to help you make fully informed decisions about your care.
Custom orthotics are among our most requested services. We use digital foot scanning and comprehensive gait analysis to design precision orthotics for athletic activities, work environments, and daily comfort. Whether you need running orthotics for trail running around Pontiac Lake, boat shoes-compatible thin orthotics for summer water activities, or work boot orthotics for construction or trade work, we have solutions tailored to your specific footwear and activity needs.
Diabetic foot care is a priority for the significant diabetic population in our service area. Regular professional foot monitoring prevents the serious complications — ulcers, infections, amputations — that make diabetes devastating for foot health. We coordinate with your primary care team to provide integrated, preventive diabetic foot care.
Access and Scheduling
Our Bloomfield Township office is conveniently accessible for Waterford and White Lake patients via M-59 and Telegraph Road. Our Howell office is accessible via M-59 west. Online booking is available 24/7, and new patients from the Waterford and White Lake communities are always welcome. Call (810) 206-1402 or book online. We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Priority Health, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, and most other major insurance plans.
Foot or Ankle Pain? We Can Help.
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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Your Board-Certified Podiatrists
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Same-week appointments available at both locations.
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I see a podiatrist?
If symptoms persist past 2 weeks, affect your normal activity, or are accompanied by red-flag symptoms (warmth, redness, swelling, inability to bear weight).
What does treatment cost?
Most diagnostic visits and conservative treatments are covered by Medicare and major insurers. Out-of-pocket costs vary by your specific plan.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
Most non-urgent cases see us within 5 business days. Urgent cases (sudden pain, possible fracture) typically same or next business day.
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)