Dr. David A. Croland

Dr. David Croland

Weight Loss Doctor in Charlotte NC

Dr. David Croland is an Osteopathic Physician who leads the team of bariatric weight loss doctors and providers at Learn2Lose. He earned his medical degree at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training at the E.W. Sparrow Hospital Michigan State University Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Croland became board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (1992-2018) and in 2010 achieved certification by the American Board of Obesity Medicine, the organization that certifies bariatric weight loss doctors in the US and abroad. He is also a Diplomate of the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons. 

Dr. David Croland leads our team of weight loss doctors and providers at Learn2Lose Center For Weight Management, founded in August 2006. Prior to starting Learn2Lose, Dr. Croland practiced Family Medicine and Urgent Care since relocating to the Carolinas in 1992. His personal struggle with weight gain and eventual obesity led him to the specialty of non-surgical Bariatric Medicine.

Dr. Croland also has over 25 years of experience performing non-surgical, minimally invasive aesthetic procedures. That experience allows him to be highly effective with all the cosmetic procedures Learn2Renew has available. Dr. Croland has also received advanced training on the administration of all PRP procedures that we offer. All PRP procedures are personally performed by Dr. Croland.

Weight loss before and after

 This photo is a ’30 pound’ before and after of Dr. Croland posing with his eldest child.

FAQs about Dr. Croland

A Bariatrician is a licensed physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of overweight, obesity and other weight-related conditions. Commonly referred to as weight loss doctors, bariatricians commonly specialize in one of the primary care fields before undertaking additional education and training to become certified in Obesity Medicine.

Any physician can diagnose obesity and prescribe a basic weight loss plan, but a bariatrician has studied the diagnosis and treatment of overweight and obesity extensively. A bariatrician has the skills, techniques and knowledge necessary to tailor a weight management program to the needs of each individual patient. This means that when working with a bariatrician, you have an increased chance of success with their programs.

Bariatricians help their patients lose weight and keep it off with a comprehensive program of diet and nutrition, exercise, lifestyle changes and, when appropriate, weight loss* medications.

*Disclaimer: Medical weight loss programs are individualized to meet the specific needs of each patient. Individual results vary.