Contact Balance Foot & Ankle
Two convenient Michigan podiatry offices serving Livingston, Oakland, and Wayne Counties. Call (810) 206-1402 for same-week appointments at either location, or use the form below.
Howell Office — Livingston County
Address: 4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843
Phone: (810) 206-1402
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM
Parking: Free on-site
County: Livingston
Best for: Howell, Brighton, Hartland, South Lyon, Hamburg Township, Genoa Township, Pinckney, Fowlerville, Whitmore Lake, Milford
Bloomfield Township Office — Oakland County
Address: 43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302
Phone: (810) 206-1402
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM
Parking: Building lot, free
County: Oakland
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Best for: Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, Birmingham, Royal Oak, Pontiac, West Bloomfield, Berkley, Troy, Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills, Detroit, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights
Schedule Your Visit
By Phone (fastest)
(810) 206-1402 — we usually answer within 60 seconds during business hours and return voicemails the same day.
Online (new patients)
Visit our New Patient Information page for registration forms, what to bring, what to expect at your first visit, and the online intake form.
By Form (general inquiries)
For non-urgent questions, use the contact form below. We respond within 1 business day.
Insurance & Payment
We accept Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Aetna, Cigna, HAP, Priority Health, United Healthcare, Humana, McLaren, Molina, Meridian, Medicaid Michigan, and most major commercial plans. We also offer self-pay rates — call for current pricing.
For specific insurance questions, see our Insurance & Costs page.
Our Doctors
- Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — Foot & ankle surgery, sports medicine, diabetic limb salvage
- Dr. Carl Jay, DPM — General podiatry, biomechanics, orthotic therapy
- Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM — General podiatry, wound care, in-home visits
Same-Week Appointments
For most non-emergency issues we can see you within 5 business days. For urgent situations (sudden severe pain, possible fracture, infected wound, ingrown toenail with pus), we usually can see you the same or next business day. Call (810) 206-1402 and tell the front desk it is urgent.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
- Arrive 10 minutes early or pre-fill the online intake form
- Bring your insurance card, photo ID, and a list of current medications
- Wear shoes you can easily remove and pants that roll above the knee
- If you have prior X-rays or MRIs, bring the discs or images
- Plan for 30–45 minutes total — longer for complex cases
Home Visits Available
For homebound patients in Livingston, Oakland, and Wayne Counties, Dr. Gutkin provides in-home podiatry care including diabetic nail care, ulcer assessment, and routine foot maintenance. See Michigan Podiatrist Home Visit for details.
After Hours & Weekends
For genuine emergencies (open fracture, gangrene, severe sudden swelling), go to your nearest emergency department. For urgent but non-emergent issues outside business hours, leave a voicemail at (810) 206-1402 and we will return your call first thing the next business day.
Contact at a Glance
Phone: (810) 206-1402
Howell: 4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843
Bloomfield Twp: 43494 Woodward Ave Suite 208, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302
Hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM (both offices)
Website: michiganfootdoctors.com