Foot and Ankle Care for Ypsilanti and Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County residents in Ypsilanti, Saline, Milan, and the surrounding communities have access to the comprehensive podiatric care provided by Balance Foot & Ankle. While our primary clinics are located in Howell and Bloomfield Township, we serve patients throughout Southeast Michigan who are seeking expert foot and ankle care from a practice that combines clinical excellence with genuine patient-centered attention.

Eastern Michigan University and the broader Ypsilanti community represent a diverse and active population with a wide range of foot health needs. From student athletes at EMU to working adults and retirees in Saline and Milan, Balance Foot & Ankle provides individualized care that addresses each patient’s specific condition and lifestyle goals.

Serving EMU and College-Age Athletes

College athletes push their bodies to the limit, and foot and ankle injuries are among the most common problems that limit practice and competition. We work with student athletes at all levels from competitive varsity sports to recreational intramural leagues, providing timely evaluation, accurate diagnosis, and sport-specific return-to-play planning. Ankle sprains, stress fractures, plantar fasciitis, and Achilles tendinopathy are among the most frequent diagnoses we manage in this age group.

Conditions We Treat for Washtenaw County Patients

Our Washtenaw County patients seek care for the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions including plantar fasciitis and heel pain, bunions and hammertoes at all severity levels, ingrown toenails with permanent corrective options, toenail fungus, diabetic foot care and wound management, ankle sprains and chronic instability, Achilles tendinopathy, flat feet and custom orthotic fabrication, neuropathy monitoring, arthritic foot conditions, and surgical consultation for deformities that have not responded to conservative management.

Diabetic Foot Care in Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County’s diverse population includes significant numbers of patients managing type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Regular podiatric care prevents the devastating foot complications of diabetes including ulcers and amputations. We provide comprehensive annual diabetic foot exams, neuropathy screening, vascular assessment, diabetic footwear recommendations, and active wound care when needed. We coordinate closely with the area’s primary care and endocrinology providers for integrated diabetes management.

Custom Orthotics for Ypsilanti and Saline Patients

Custom orthotics are one of our most requested and most effective services. Using digital foot scanning technology, we create precision-fitted devices that address the specific biomechanical needs of each patient. Whether for running, work, dress shoes, or specialized athletic footwear, our custom orthotics are engineered for your foot architecture and activity demands rather than a generic approximation.

Getting to Balance Foot & Ankle From Ypsilanti and Saline

Our Howell clinic is conveniently accessible from Ypsilanti and Saline via US-23 North, making it a practical choice for Washtenaw County patients seeking specialized podiatric care. We accept most major insurance plans and offer online appointment scheduling. Call (810) 206-1402 to schedule your evaluation with our team.

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Balance Foot & Ankle — Howell & Bloomfield Township, MI

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Your Board-Certified Podiatrists

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

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Dr. Carl Jay, DPM

Board-Certified Podiatrist

Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM

Podiatrist

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

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.