Dave is a native of New London, Minnesota, and graduated summa cum laude from Augustana College (in Rock Island, Illinois) in 2000. After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in biology, he spent a year working as a full-time counselor at Northwood Children's Services, a residential treatment center for children with emotional and behavioral problems. Dr. Quale went on to graduate from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 2005, and stayed there for his residency training in pediatrics. He is board certified in pediatrics and joined the Wayzata Children's Clinic in 2008. He is currently our board president. His clinical interests include adolescent, behavioral, and sports medicine.

Dave, his wife Angela, and his daughters Lily and Audrey live in Medina. In his spare time he enjoys golf, basketball, fishing, running, and spending time with his friends and family.