Dr. Ivan Furtado
Hematologist; Onco-Hematologist with specialization in Bone Marrow Transplantation
CRM 52.99185-6 | RQE 51118
Physician specialized in Hematology at the Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto – UERJ, Bone Marrow Transplant specialist at the Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho – UFRJ, officer of the Brazilian Navy Medical Corps at the Naval Hospital Marcílio Dias, and Coordinator of Hematology at Leve Saúde.
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About Dr. Ivan Furtado
Physician specialized in Hematology at the Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto – UERJ, Bone Marrow Transplant specialist at the Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho – UFRJ, officer of the Brazilian Navy Medical Corps at the Naval Hospital Marcílio Dias, and Coordinator of Hematology at Leve Saúde.
He graduated in Medicine from Universidade Gama Filho in 2013 and joined the Brazilian Navy Medical Corps in 2014. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Hospital Federal do Andaraí (2015–2017), in Hematology and Hemotherapy at UERJ (2017–2019), and in Bone Marrow Transplantation at UFRJ (2023–2024).
Chapter Theme
BLOOD THAT SUSTAINS LIFE:
THE PATH TO LONGEVITY WITH HEALTH, SCIENCE, AND AWARENESS
In this chapter, Dr. Ivan Furtado takes the reader on a profound and accessible journey into blood health as an essential pillar of longevity. Drawing on his expertise in hematology, onco-hematology, and bone marrow transplantation, the author integrates science, prevention, and lifestyle, addressing everything from the functioning of the hematologic system to diseases, diagnostics, and therapeutic advances.
By broadening the perspective to include factors such as nutrition, physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption, the chapter proposes a preventive, integrative, and systemic approach to health, inviting readers to take ownership of their own longevity.
ability to cultivate joy, meaningful relationships, and genuine moments of shared laughter.