Ivan Figueroa

Ivan Figueroa

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Iván Figueroa Otero M.D. FACS, FAAMA
After graduating from the School of Medicine of the University of PR in 1970, Dr. Figueroa Otero trains as General Surgeon at the University Hospital of the UPR School of Medicine, integrating a one-year fellowship in the study of cancer, and one year in experimental research. Post-graduate studies in Pediatric Surgery, then follow at Miami Children's Hospital and the San Juan Municipal Hospital.
Looking for non-surgical or less invasive options for pediatric conditions, Dr. Figueroa Otero explores Eastern philosophies that emphasize a holistic concept of disease. He was one of the first physicians to become certified in medical acupuncture in Puerto Rico, training in traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture with professors from the University of Seville. Eventually he was certified in medical acupuncture nationally.
In 2009, he became certified in anti- aging medicine and in December of that year he retired from the practice of pediatric surgery, focusing instead on a holistic medical practice and emphasizing disease prevention and modification of life styles. In 2011 he was invited to become a Trustee of the American Board of Medical Acupuncture, which is the national body organization responsible for certifying physicians in the field of acupuncture through national exams. In that same year he was recognized by Natural Awakenings magazine as Holistic Physician of the Year.
Dr. Figueroa Otero is currently engaged in his private practice and continues in his role as an educator, trying to achieve full integration of traditional Chinese acupuncture courses in the curriculum of medical schools, promoting that physicians to be certified both locally and nationally, and to establish clinical research protocols on the use of acupuncture in known conditions compared to the methodology established by modern medicine. Another immediate priority is to incorporate meditation techniques and their role in preventive and therapeutic medicine.

Through the Eyes of Maria: Consequences

Through the Eyes of Maria: Consequences

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<p>Maria’s life shifts course when destiny brings her into the arms of Christian. His earnest kindness and generosity offer the potential for a future she never imagined possible. Afraid of pushing Christian away, Maria changes her identity and buries her sordid past.<br /><br />But when the truth threatens to expose her calculated deception, will Maria find the courage to face her demons and salvage all that's at stake?<br /><br />Or will Maria be forced to accept that she simply cannot outrun the shadows that chase her?</p>

Story Behind The Book

Who am I? Where did I come from? Where am I going? We all have asked ourselves these questions, but few have sought the answers that truly make sense. Dr. Ivan Figueroa-Otero not only dares to answer them, but humbly presents a guide to understanding these and other questions about our spiritual nature, while closing the apparent gap between the religious and scientific vision with an eclectic, humorous and original delivery. "I invite you to explore your soul in the infinite dimensional spirals of knowledge of the School of Life. I hope that the fruits of my failings help you to surpass your exams with fewer burdens and more joy." Iván Figueroa-Otero MD FACS

Reviews

<div><span><b><span>KIRKUS BOOK REVIEW</span></b><br /><b><span>A holistic look at the intersection of the spiritual and scientific world, playfully cast as a primer for a final exam.</span></b><br /><span><i>In this engaging, enormously readable debut work of nonfiction,</i> Otero urges his readers to &quot;delve deeper into the </span><span>concept of life as a prison created by our own mind,&quot;</span><span>. Its well-designed layout includes highlighted passages and eye-catching </span><span>marginal illustrations. The author presents many explanations with a wry, tongue-in-cheek bemusement. </span><br /><span> </span><b><span>Kirkus Indie, Kirkus Media LLC, 6411 Burleson Rd.,</span></b><br /><br /><br /><b><span>&quot;His first book, Spirituality 101: For the Dropouts of the School of Life, Dr. Figueroa-Otero not only dares to answer timeless questions about our spiritual nature, but humbly presents a guide to self-understanding while closing the apparent gap between the religious and scientific vision with an eclectic and original delivery.&quot;<br /><br /> &quot; Ivan Figueroa-Otero, MD writes a compelling book about living in a spiritual world that is so easy to understand that it becomes elegant in its simplicity.&quot;<br /> Focus on Women Magazine.<br /> focusonwomenmagazine.com/index.html </span></b><br /><br /><span>&quot;Dr. Figueroa is an exceptionally intelligent and creative author. He has put together an intriguing and clever study guide to help the soul-weary find peace and contentment in this worldly life.   Figueroa concisely points out the impediments to human contentedness in day-to-day life, which involve a look at man's responsibility in understanding his relationship with humanity and God. I loved the author's likening of any given person placed as colors in a painting or notes in a musical score. </span><br /><span> </span><br /><b><span>Judge, 22nd Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards.<br /> &quot;Spirituality 101 is a book for people that want to have a better<br /> understanding of the world they live in. It is a book about life and how us<br /> humans can reconcile the apparent discrepancies in trying to understand life<br /> through either science or religion. No matter your religious beliefs, this book<br /> teaches you how to live la balanced life within this existential paradox. The<br /> author arrives at this reconciliation with school lessons formats to be applied<br /> in The School Of Life.&quot;<br /> —Samantha Rivera, Reader's Favorite<br /><br /> &quot;An immediate best-seller and with great reader's reviews, the book is a<br /> Finalist in the 2014 National Indie Excellence Awards. 'Your book truly<br /> embodies the excellence that this award was created to celebrate, and we<br /> salute you and your fine work.'&quot;<br /> —National Indie Review</span></b></span><br /><br />  </div>