Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS 
✅ Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified podiatric surgeon · 3,000+ procedures · The Private PracticeLast reviewed: May 17, 2026 Quick answer: Most blood test results show a reference range, but “normal” and “optimal” are not the same thing. Understanding markers like CBC, CMP, TSH, CRP, and fasting insulin requires knowing what … Read more
48% of Americans are magnesium deficient — and the serum test misses most cases. A surgeon explains symptoms, the best forms, and why it blocks vitamin D.
Most “normal” vitamin D results fall short of optimal. A surgeon explains the 50-80 ng/mL target, D3 vs D2, and how to reach functional levels.
Most annual physicals miss the tests that actually matter. A surgeon with 3,000+ operations shares the 5 lab tests that give you the clearest picture of your real health.
A board-certified surgeon with 3,000+ procedures reveals exactly what happens during surgery—from anesthesia to recovery. 5 surgery myths debunked.
Board-certified surgeon Dr. Tom Biernacki explains why most plantar fasciitis treatments fail, the stretching myth making your condition worse, and what actually works—from gait analysis to surgery.