Expert Foot & Ankle Treatment from Michigan’s #1 Podiatrist - Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist
Why Choosing a Wound Care Podiatrist Matters for Fast, Safe Healing
Advanced treatment for diabetic wounds, ulcers, infections, and slow-healing injuries — without unnecessary surgery.
5.0 Star Patient Reviews
Board-Certified Podiatrists
Same-Day Appointments
Most Insurances Accepted
Is Your Foot Wound Not Healing?
Delayed treatment can lead to serious complications — but early expert care can prevent them.
Common Causes
- Open wounds lasting more than 2–3 weeks
- Diabetic ulcers that keep reopening
- Redness, drainage, odor, or swelling
- Fear of infection or amputation
- Prior treatments that didn’t work
Why See a Podiatrist for Wound Care?
Foot wounds don’t heal like other injuries. Constant pressure, poor circulation, and nerve damage—especially in diabetic patients—can significantly delay healing and increase the risk of infection.
Podiatrists are specially trained in advanced wound care techniques such as pressure offloading, precise debridement, infection control, and limb-preservation strategies that promote safer, faster healing.
Early treatment by a wound care podiatrist can greatly reduce the risk of hospitalization and amputation, helping protect both your mobility and long-term health.
Conditions We Treat
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Non-healing wounds
- Infected foot wounds
- Venous stasis ulcers
- Pressure sores
- Surgical wound complications
- Traumatic foot & ankle wounds
Our Wound Care Treatment Approach
Comprehensive Evaluation
- Circulation, nerve function, infection risk
Precision Wound Care
- Medical debridement
- Advanced dressings
- Infection management
Pressure Offloading
- Custom footwear, braces, or orthotics
Ongoing Monitoring
- Regular follow-ups to ensure healing progress
Our goal is healing — not unnecessary procedures.
Why Patients Trust Our Wound Care Podiatrists
Michigan Most Trusted Wound Care Specialist
Board-certified podiatrist specializing in diabetic care, senior foot health, wound care, and mobility restoration. Known for a compassionate, gentle approach.
Experienced in geriatric foot conditions, chronic pain treatment, and difficult toenail management. Highly rated by Michigan seniors for comfort-focused care.
Dr. Gutkin is experienced in treating a variety of conditions including diabetic foot care, foot pain and trauma.
Dr. Graham brings a fresh, patient-focused perspective to foot and ankle care, combining her medical expertise with a strong passion for helping others.
Why Patients Trust Our Wound Care Podiatrists
- Board-certified foot & ankle specialists
- Extensive experience in diabetic wound care
- Focus on limb preservation
- Modern wound care techniques
- Trusted by local patients and physicians
Local Wound Care Specialists Near You
Our wound care podiatrists provide expert foot and ankle wound treatment at conveniently located clinics in Howell and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Whether you’re coming from nearby neighborhoods or surrounding communities, our offices are easy to access and designed with patient comfort in mind.
Each location offers easy parking, accessible facilities, and a calm clinical environment, making it simple to get the care you need without added stress. Our friendly team is ready to help you schedule promptly and guide you through your visit.
- Easy Parking
- Accessible Facilities
- Calm Clinical Environment
Custom Orthotics for Safer Healing & Wound Prevention
Protect Healing Wounds. Reduce Pressure. Prevent Recurrence.
Foot wounds in seniors often fail to heal because of constant pressure, imbalance, and friction during walking. Custom orthotics are medically designed to offload pressure, support proper alignment, and help wounds heal safely.
Why Custom Orthotics Matter for Wound Care
- Reduce pressure on ulcers, callused areas, and fragile skin
- Improve balance and walking stability
- Prevent reopening of healed wounds
- Lower risk of infection and repeat injury
- Support long-term foot health for seniors
Unlike over-the-counter inserts, custom orthotics are prescribed and molded specifically for your feet and condition.
How Our Custom Orthotics Support Wound Healing
- Pressure Offloading - Redistributes weight away from high-risk areas and healing wounds.
- Improved Stability - Helps seniors walk more safely and confidently, reducing fall risk.
- Personalized Fit - Designed based on gait analysis, wound location, and foot structure.
- Long-Term Protection - Supports both active wound care and post-healing prevention.
Who Benefits Most from Custom Orthotics
- Seniors with diabetic foot wounds or ulcers
- Patients with recurring pressure sores
- Those with arthritis or limited mobility
- Individuals with balance or gait issues
- Anyone recovering from a healed foot wound
Medical Guidance You Can Trust
Custom orthotics are recommended only when clinically appropriate and are integrated into your overall wound care plan.
Our priority is healing, protection, and preventing future complications.
What Our Wound Care Patients Say
Real patients. Real relief. Discover why seniors in Howell and Bloomfield Hills choose Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist.
“My ulcer pain was terrible every morning. After custom orthotics and therapy, I’m finally walking normally again.”
“I stand all day for work and the pain became unbearable. One visit and a clear treatment plan changed everything.”
“I tried home remedies for foot wound for months with no relief. Dr. Biernacki diagnosed the real issue and now I’m pain-free.”
“As a senior, I was nervous about the pain. The team treated me gently and professionally—my heel feels so much better now.”
We Accept Most Major Insurance Plans
Our team helps you understand coverage before treatment.
Top 7 Benefits of Seeing a Wound Care Podiatrist
Foot and ankle wounds are more than just surface injuries—they can be signs of deeper issues like diabetes, nerve damage, or poor circulation. That’s why seeing a wound care podiatrist is crucial, especially if your wound isn’t healing or keeps coming back.
At Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist, our team provides expert-level care for foot wounds using a comprehensive, personalized approach. Here are the top 7 benefits of seeing a podiatrist wound care specialist:
1. Faster, More Effective Healing
Podiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat complex foot wounds with precision. They know how to promote healing at every stage—whether it’s through debridement, specialized dressings, or offloading pressure from the wound.
2. Prevents Infections and Complications
Diabetic foot ulcers require unique care due to reduced circulation and sensation. At Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist, we provide diabetic wound assessments, vascular testing, and custom treatment plans to manage and heal high-risk wounds.
3. Specialized Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetic foot ulcers require unique care due to reduced circulation and sensation. At Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist, we provide diabetic wound assessments, vascular testing, and custom treatment plans to manage and heal high-risk wounds.
4. Addresses the Root Cause of
the Wound
Rather than just treating the visible wound, a podiatrist identifies and corrects the underlying causes—whether it’s poor biomechanics, ill-fitting shoes, or chronic conditions like neuropathy or PAD (peripheral artery disease).
5. Advanced Wound Treatment Options
From skin grafts and regenerative therapies to negative pressure wound therapy and biologic dressings, podiatrists have access to the latest innovations in wound care. These treatments improve healing outcomes dramatically.
6. Long-Term Prevention Strategies
Healing a wound is only half the battle. Our podiatrists develop long-term care plans, including lifestyle changes, footwear guidance, and routine follow-ups to prevent wounds from recurring.
7. Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Expertise
Because foot wounds are often linked to structural or mechanical issues, having a podiatrist wound care specialist ensures you get expert insight into the entire foot and ankle system—not just the wound itself.
When to See a Wound Care Podiatrist
If your wound isn’t healing within 1–2 weeks, shows signs of infection, or you have diabetes, it’s time to seek professional help. Early intervention from a podiatrist can save you time, money, and serious health risks.
Wound Care Podiatrist
- At Balance Foot and Ankle Specialists we have board-certified foot and ankle surgeons who specialize in wound care.
- We have experiencing thousands of foot wounds and taking the time to treat these.
Vascular Evaluation
- We work with the vascular surgery department to make sure to assess for the blood flow to ensure as quick of healing for foot and ankle wounds as possible.
- We strive to prevent the development of foot ulcers healed ulcers, and toe ulcers.
- We try to prevent ulcers that are blood flow related and diabetic ulcers.
Advanced Treatment Options
- We can perform minimally invasive in office surgery to take pressure off the bottom of the foot wounds.
- We work with your internal medicine doctor and vascular surgery specialist to make sure that he had no blood flow.
- For chronic nonhealing wounds we pursue minimally invasive surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
A wound care podiatrist specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing wounds on the feet and ankles, especially those that are slow to heal or related to diabetes, infections, or poor circulation.
Podiatrists have specific training in the structure, function, and treatment of foot and ankle problems, making them more effective for targeted wound care.
If a wound hasn’t healed within 7–10 days, is showing signs of infection, or if you have diabetes, it’s critical to see a specialist immediately.
Yes. Our team has extensive experience managing diabetic foot wounds using advanced treatments such as debridement, offloading, and regenerative medicine.
Common wounds include diabetic ulcers, pressure sores, post-surgical wounds, punctures, and infected blisters.
In most cases, no referral is needed. You can call Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist directly to book an appointment.
Your podiatrist will assess the wound, clean and debride the area if needed, recommend imaging or lab tests, and develop a personalized treatment plan.
It varies based on severity and patient health, but with proper podiatrist care, many wounds heal in weeks rather than months.
Ignoring a wound can lead to infection, tissue death, or in severe cases, amputation. Early care by a wound care podiatrist greatly reduces those risks.
Ready for Immediate Wound Care Relief?
Caregiver appointments welcome. Same-day appointments may be available.