The Private Practice publishes health information for general education. Nothing on this site is medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment plan for you.
No doctor–patient relationship
Reading this site, watching the videos, or contacting us does not create a doctor–patient relationship with Dr. Tom Biernacki or with Balance Foot & Ankle. Dr. Tom can only give personal medical advice to patients he has examined.
Talk to your own clinician first
Before you start, stop, or change any supplement, medication, diet, or exercise program, talk with a clinician who knows your history. This matters most if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take prescription medications, have a chronic condition, or are preparing for surgery.
- Supplements can interact with prescription drugs, including blood thinners, diabetes medications, and thyroid medication.
- Doses mentioned in articles describe what was used in published research. They are not a personal prescription.
- Lab ranges and test recommendations vary by laboratory, age, sex, and medical history.
Scope of expertise
Dr. Tom Biernacki is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon (DPM, FACFAS; NPI 1821330051). Articles about foot, ankle, wound, and diabetic nerve problems draw on his clinical specialty. Articles on other topics are general education based on published research, not specialist advice in those fields.
Emergencies
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Accuracy and updates
We work to keep articles accurate and current, but medical evidence changes and errors happen. If you spot a mistake, please tell us at info@michiganfootdoctors.com. Our editorial policy explains how articles are written, reviewed, and corrected.