Dr. Derek HaalandM.D., M.Sc (Nutritional Sciences), F.R.C.P.C
Preventive Medicine
at Precision Longevity — St. Catharines, ON
About
Dr. Derek Haaland co-founded Precision Longevity alongside Dr. Saeed Shaikh, bringing a combined background in preventive medicine, functional medicine, and nutritional science. D. C. specialist designation. Dr. Haaland's clinical focus covers cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and Alzheimer's disease. His graduate training in nutritional sciences directly shapes how he constructs precision nutrition strategies for patients. He is a member of the Healthy Longevity Medicine Society and collaborates with global leaders in the longevity field.
Education & Training
Additional Training
M.Sc. in Nutritional Sciences
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Haaland right for?
Dr. Haaland is well-suited for patients who want their nutrition, metabolic health, and cardiovascular risk addressed through a science-backed, individualized framework. His Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences gives him clinical depth that goes beyond general dietary guidance. Patients dealing with insulin resistance, lipid disorders, metabolic syndrome, or early cardiovascular risk benefit from his integrated approach. Those who prefer a functional medicine lens on chronic disease prevention will find his methodology particularly aligned with their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Haaland specializes in preventive medicine and functional medicine. He focuses on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and Alzheimer's disease. His graduate training in nutritional sciences adds a precision nutrition dimension to his clinical work.
Yes. D. C. designation. This background directly informs how he constructs personalized nutrition strategies for Precision Longevity patients.
Yes. C. designation, which reflects specialist certification through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Dr. Haaland looks at the root drivers of metabolic and cardiovascular dysfunction rather than managing symptoms in isolation. He uses biomarker data, nutritional analysis, and lifestyle factors to build a comprehensive picture of each patient's health trajectory.
Dr. Haaland is a member of the Healthy Longevity Medicine Society. He also collaborates with global leaders in longevity medicine as part of his ongoing work at Precision Longevity.
Dr. Haaland works with adults who want to prevent chronic disease through proactive intervention. His patient base includes those managing metabolic risk, cardiovascular concerns, and age-related health changes who prefer a data-driven, nutrition-informed strategy.
Doctor profile last updated August 19, 2026