I am a board‑certified general surgeon with extensive experience in bariatric and advanced laparoscopic surgery. My practice focuses on weight loss surgery, reflux management, and complex minimally invasive gastrointestinal procedures, supported by surgical leadership and high procedural volume.

A native Texan, Dr. Balette grew up in The Woodlands. After graduating from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Science degree, he attended medical school at the University of Texas – Houston. Dr. Balette completed his general surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. He joined Surgical Group of The Woodlands in August of 2006 and became board certified by the American Board of Surgery in 2007.  He serves as medical director of Bariatric Surgery Services at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.

Dr. Balette’s interests are in general and advanced laparoscopic surgery. Specific areas of interest include abdominal and intestinal procedures, hernia repairs, breast, thyroid and parathyroid surgeries. In addition, he has received extensive training in advanced laparoscopic procedures including, colectomy, splenectomy, adrenalectomy, nissen fundoplication, and bariatric surgery. Dr. Balette recently authored and presented research evaluating gallstone formation in the bariatric patient.

Dr. Balette enjoys golfing, fishing and hunting. He is married with two daughters.