Podiatrist in West Bloomfield, MI | Balance Foot & Ankle

Do West Bloomfield patients drive to you, or is there a closer option?

Most West Bloomfield patients come to our Bloomfield Township office — about 15–20 minutes east via Orchard Lake Road. If travel is hard, we also offer in-home podiatry visits across Oakland County, West Bloomfield included. Same three board-certified podiatrists either way.

The foot & ankle problems we see most from West Bloomfield

West Bloomfield is an established lake community with an active, largely older population, and the problems we see reflect that mix:

• Diabetic and neuropathic foot care. A lot of routine diabetic foot checks, callus and nail care, and early wound care — the steady attention that keeps a small problem from becoming a serious one. If you have diabetes, numbness, or circulation issues, it’s worth staying ahead of.
• Heel pain and walking overuse. Walkers on the West Bloomfield Trail and at Marshbank Park, and folks getting steps in around the lakes, bring in plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, and arch pain — especially in worn-out shoes.
• Summer lake-season injuries. Around Cass Lake, Pine Lake, and Upper Straits Lake we treat puncture wounds and cuts from docks and lake bottoms, plus ingrown toenails and athlete’s foot that flare with barefoot summers.
• Bunions, hammertoes, and arthritis of the foot — the structural problems that make shoes hurt; treated conservatively first, surgery only when truly warranted.
• Tennis, golf, and pickleball injuries — ankle sprains, forefoot pain, and Achilles trouble from the courts and courses.

We find the real cause first, use the least-invasive fix that will hold, and give you a straight answer on whether a procedure is warranted.

Getting to our Bloomfield Township office from West Bloomfield

Parking at the door. Rough drive times:

• Central West Bloomfield (Orchard Lake & Maple): ~15 min east on Orchard Lake Rd.
• Cass Lake area: ~18 min via Cass Lake Rd and Telegraph.
• South West Bloomfield (14 Mile): ~20 min via Orchard Lake Rd.

Address: 43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 · Phone: (810) 206-1402 · Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Your West Bloomfield care team

All three board-certified podiatrists see West Bloomfield patients at the Bloomfield Township office — whoever fits your problem and can see you soonest.

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS

Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon and founder of Balance Foot & Ankle. Bunions, heel pain, reconstructive surgery. View bio →

Dr. Carl Jay, DPM

Full-range foot & ankle care with a conservative, sports-medicine-minded approach. View bio →

Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM

Diabetic foot care, nail and skin conditions, and pediatric foot problems. View bio →

Insurance & your first visit

We accept most major plans — Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, HAP, and Priority Health among them — no referral needed. Bring your insurance card, medication list, and the shoes you wear most. Start on our new-patient page or call (810) 206-1402.

West Bloomfield podiatry questions we hear a lot

Is there a podiatrist office in West Bloomfield?

Our office is in Bloomfield Township, about 15–20 minutes east via Orchard Lake Road. There isn’t a Balance Foot & Ankle office inside West Bloomfield, but we see West Bloomfield patients regularly and offer in-home visits when travel is hard.

I have diabetes — how often should my feet be checked?

For most people with diabetes, a professional foot check a few times a year (more often with neuropathy or a prior wound) catches problems early. Any sore, color change, or new numbness is worth a prompt visit.

How fast can I get in?

Usually the same week, sooner for wounds or acute injuries. Call (810) 206-1402.

Serving West Bloomfield and nearby Oakland County communities — Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake, Farmington Hills, and Bloomfield — from our Bloomfield Township office. See both offices or our in-home podiatry visits.