Ready to be seen? Book online, 24/7 — Bloomfield Township or Howell. Choose New patient, then pick any green day on the calendar — openings most weeks. (Closed weekends, so today may show none.)
Board-certified foot & ankle specialists · Same-week appointments · (810) 206-1402
White Lake, MI Podiatrist — Foot & Ankle Care Built for Lakes-Country Feet
White Lake is Oakland County’s lakes country — 21 lakes inside the township, the trails at Pontiac Lake and Highland Recreation Areas, Indian Springs Metropark, and Alpine Valley’s runs in winter. It is an active place, and active feet and ankles get hurt. When they do, the board-certified podiatrists at Balance Foot & Ankle are a straight drive down M-59: we see White Lake patients at our Bloomfield Township office, usually within the same week.
Is there a podiatrist in White Lake — or do you have to drive?
Honest answer: there is no podiatry office inside White Lake Township, so you will drive a little — but it is an easy trip. Our nearest location, the Bloomfield Township office at 43494 Woodward Ave #208, is about 25 minutes southeast: straight down M-59 (Highland Road), then south toward Woodward Avenue. For a broken or badly swollen foot we keep same-day and next-day slots open, and most new White Lake patients are seen within the week.
The foot & ankle problems we see most from White Lake
White Lake’s calendar shows up in our exam rooms. A few patterns we see again and again from this area:
- Ski and snowboard injuries from Alpine Valley — ankle fractures, high (syndesmotic) ankle sprains, and boot-line tendon pain. We have on-site digital X-ray to tell a sprain from a break the same day.
- Trail and lake overuse — plantar fasciitis and heel pain, Achilles tendinitis, and stress fractures from the trails at Pontiac Lake, Highland Rec, and Indian Springs Metropark.
- Summer-on-the-water injuries — ingrown toenails, puncture wounds, and cuts from 21 lakes’ worth of docks, beaches, and barefoot Julys.
- Bunions and hammertoes — corrected conservatively or surgically, including Lapiplasty 3D and minimally invasive (MIS) options with same-day discharge.
- Diabetic foot care and neuropathy — annual checks, wound prevention, and coordinated care for White Lake’s established families and retirees.
- Custom orthotics fitted for runners, walkers, and anyone on their feet around the lakes all summer.
Getting to our Bloomfield Township office from White Lake
From most of White Lake, take M-59 (Highland Road) east, then head south toward Woodward Avenue. Our office is at 43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302, with free parking at the door — figure roughly 15 miles and about 25 minutes in normal traffic.
We also care for patients from the communities around White Lake, including Highland, Waterford, Commerce Township, Milford, Union Lake, and Springfield Township.
Foot & ankle services for White Lake patients
All of this is done at our Bloomfield Township office, a straight run down M-59. Book online any time — you can book online in about a minute instead of waiting for phone hours.
Ankle sprains, fractures, and Achilles injuries
Winter runs at Alpine Valley and summer trails at Pontiac Lake and Highland produce a steady stream of rolled and twisted ankles. We have digital X-ray and ultrasound on site, so most injuries are imaged and diagnosed in the same visit rather than sending you somewhere else first. An ankle that will not take weight, or one that keeps giving way months later, needs a real assessment instead of another brace. See ankle sprains, or use urgent care if it happened today.
Heel pain and plantar fasciitis
The most common reason people call us, and it spikes each spring when the trails dry out. We examine the mechanics rather than guessing; most cases settle with stretching, taping, an injection, or a properly built orthotic. See heel pain and plantar fasciitis.
Lake-season punctures, cuts, and athlete’s foot
With 21 lakes inside the township, barefoot summers bring dock splinters, glass and shell cuts, and fungal problems from damp shoes. Punctures need checking for retained debris — and if you have diabetes or neuropathy, the same day rather than next week. See toenail fungus.
Diabetic foot care and wound prevention
If you have diabetes, neuropathy, or reduced circulation, this is the appointment that matters most — especially somewhere people are barefoot outdoors half the year. Annual comprehensive exams, protective nail and callus care, footwear checks, and early wound treatment, usually covered by Medicare and most plans. See diabetic foot care.
Ingrown toenails, usually handled the same day
A painful or infected ingrown nail does not need to wait. Treated in the office under local anesthetic, and most patients leave comfortable that same visit.
Bunions, hammertoes, and foot arthritis
When shoes stop fitting comfortably there is usually a structural reason. We treat conservatively first and discuss surgical correction only when the deformity genuinely limits you. See bunions and toe deformities.
Custom orthotics
Built from a scan of your own feet and how you actually move, not a shelf insert. Worth it when heel, arch, or ball-of-foot pain keeps coming back through a season. See custom orthotics.
Booking and what your first visit looks like
Book your appointment online → No hold music, and booking is open 24 hours a day. Same-week slots are normal and we keep time open for acute injuries.
Plan on about 30–45 minutes for a first visit. We take a history, examine the foot and ankle, and image it on site if needed. You leave knowing what the problem is, what the options are, and what we recommend first. Bring photo ID, your insurance card, a medication list, and the shoes you wear or train in most. Details on the new patient page. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM if you would rather speak with someone, and benefits are verified before your visit at no charge — see insurance and costs. If getting out is difficult, ask about in-home visits across Oakland County.
Your White Lake care team
Three board-certified foot and ankle specialists see White Lake patients:
- Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — foot and ankle surgeon; sports, trauma, and reconstructive care.
- Dr. Carl Jay, DPM — comprehensive medical and surgical podiatry.
- Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM — board-certified; wound care and diabetic foot health.
Book online or call (810) 206-1402 and ask for the next available slot.
Insurance & your first visit
We are in-network with most major plans — BCBS of Michigan, BCN, Priority Health, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare and Medicare Advantage, most Medicaid plans, and Tricare. We verify your benefits for free before your visit, so you know your cost up front. Bring your insurance card, a photo ID, a list of medications, and any recent X-rays or MRIs.
White Lake podiatry questions we hear a lot
Is there a podiatrist in White Lake, MI?
Not inside the township, but our Bloomfield Township office is about 25 minutes away down M-59, and we see White Lake patients within the same week in most cases.
How far is your office from White Lake?
Roughly 15 miles — about 25 minutes east on M-59 (Highland Road), then south toward Woodward. Free parking at 43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Township.
Can I get a same-week appointment?
Usually yes. Acute problems — a suspected fracture, a badly infected ingrown nail — typically get same-day or next-day care.
I hurt my ankle skiing at Alpine Valley — should I be seen?
If you cannot put weight on it, it is swelling quickly, or the pain is not easing, yes. We X-ray it on-site to tell a sprain from a fracture and get you into the right treatment or walking boot the same day.
Do you take my insurance?
Most likely — we participate with the major Michigan plans and verify benefits free before your visit. Call (810) 206-1402 and we will check yours.
Ready to see a White Lake-area foot & ankle specialist?
Same-week appointments, on-site imaging, and a conservative-first approach — a straight drive down M-59 from White Lake.
Near White Lake: we also see patients from Highland, Commerce Township, Milford, and Wixom. Whichever town you are coming from, book online and pick your own time at our Bloomfield Township office — live availability, confirmed instantly.
Not sure which of our two Michigan offices is closest? White Lake Township patients are seen at our Bloomfield Township office in Oakland County. Our podiatrist near me in Oakland County page lists every city we serve from both locations, with full addresses, the conditions we treat, and what to expect at a first visit.