
Dr. David Balle, MD
Grosse Pointe, Michigan 48230
About Dr. David Balle, MD
Dr. Balle is a board certified dermatologist in private practice at Grosse Pointe Dermatology where he practices in partnership with Dr. Judith T. Lipinski. He received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine where he was a member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He completed his residency at Henry Ford Hospital in the Department of Dermatology where he served as chief resident under Chairman Dr. Edward Krull and Chairman Emeritus Dr. Clarence Livingood.
While Dr. Balle’s expertise includes both medical and cosmetic Dermatology, he is truly recognized as a leader in minimally invasive facial aesthetics.
Dr. Balle is an exercise enthusiast and enjoys spending free time with his family, friends, and his Rhodesian Ridgeback, Stella. Dr. Balle helps support numerous organizations including Covenant House Michigan, Boys Hope Girls Hope, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Michigan Opera Theater and various other schools and community organizations. He also serves as a board member of the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce.
Patient Education Resources
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
Treatment for nail fungus (onychomycosis) can be challenging, as the fungus can be difficult to eliminate and may recur. Treatment options include:Topical antifungal medication: Over-the-counter antif...
Ocular rosacea is a subtype of rosacea that affects the eyes, and it can cause symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, and a gritty sensation in the eyes. Treatment for ocular rosacea typically in...
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
Education & Training
Dr. Balle has not only received advanced training while having vast experience in the use of fillers and injectables, he is the only Dermatologist in Michigan who trains other physicians nationally in the proper and safest injection techniques to achieve optimal results for all of the following pharmaceuticals:
- Allergan for Botox, Juvederm and Voluma
- Galderma for Dysport, Restylane, Restylane Silk, Restylane Lyft, and Sculptra
- Kythera for Kybella
In order to achieve optimal aesthetic results, he explains, “It takes a true artistic eye and touch to help one looks their best in a way that looks natural.”
Grosse Pointe Dermatology Associates, P.C.

Welcome to the office of Board Certified Dermatologists, Judith T. Lipinski, M.D. and David S. Balle, M.D.! Our goal is to ensure our patients have the healthiest skin possible, while providing the best and most effective methods to address all skin, hair and nail concerns. Our focus lies in the total health and well-being of everyone we see. We understand that skin, serving as your body’s largest organ, is a foundational piece of that. We look forward to caring for you and your family soon!