2447 Pacific Cost Highway Floor 2, Hermosa Beach CA

Our Team

Our Talented Team

Marques Kernan

Chief Executive Offer

Marques Kernan is a distinguished figure in healthcare innovation with a background in healthcare management services and an MBA in Marketing/Finance. Marques is steering Family MSO with visionary leadership and strategic insight to set a new standard in patient-centric care. His rich background enables him to navigate the complexities of the healthcare sector, driving operational excellence and enhancing patient experiences.

Under his guidance, Family MSO has embraced a pioneering approach, integrating concierge care models with cutting-edge technology to surpass patient expectations comprehensively. Marques’s commitment to a holistic healthcare perspective values wellness equally as traditional medical services and has distinguished Family MSO. It also cemented his status as a transformative leader dedicated to advancing health outcomes and nurturing community well-being.

Executive Leadership Bios

Executive Leadership Bios

Dr. Leroy Pascal- Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Leroy Pascal, Chief Medical Officer at Family MSO, is a highly esteemed physician with over thirty years of experience in Emergency Medicine. He is renowned for his leadership and unwavering commitment to providing equitable access to high-quality care.

Dr. Pascal was the former Medical Director of Emergency Services at Desert Valley Hospital in Victorville, CA. He spearheaded the expansion of patient visits annually from 30,000 to 47,000 during his time there. This showed his exceptional ability to enhance emergency medical services.

His influential roles extend to prestigious appointments on medical advisory boards, including MDtree and PharmDLive. His impactful service on the Board of Trustees at Pacific Union College is also worth mentioning. 

Additionally, as the Desert Valley Hospital’s Credentials Committee Chairperson, Dr. Pascal significantly contributed to healthcare innovation and quality assurance. He holds numerous accolades in his distinguished career. Some of these are the Senior Resident of the Year at King/Drew Medical Center and the “Men in Front” Community Service Award. These awards further highlight his dedication to advancing healthcare equity.

At Family MSO Holdings, Dr. Pascal continues to drive the mission forward, ensuring the delivery of exceptional healthcare management services.

Advisory Board

Advisory Board

Dr. Michelle Sugi - MD Advisor

Dr. Michelle Sugi, a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, specializes in pediatric orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. She brings a unique blend of expertise and passion to her field.

A native of Southern California, she embarked on her medical journey with a biomedical engineering degree from Johns Hopkins University. Later, she continued her medical studies at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Her advanced training continued with a residency at the University of Southern California LAC+USC Medical Center and dual fellowships at UCLA Medical Center and Stanford University.

Dr. Sugi is renowned for her holistic approach to healthcare. She combines her dedication to children’s health and development with a rigorous intellectual drive to enhance patient outcomes. She focuses on a wide range of pediatric conditions, including fractures, sports injuries, spine disorders, neuromuscular weaknesses, and others.

Committed to pioneering innovative treatments for complex orthopedic issues, Dr. Sugi’s practice is characterized by a patient-centered philosophy. It integrates cutting-edge MSO healthcare solutions with compassionate care, establishing her as a leading figure in pediatric orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.

Kevin Pelton - MD Advisor

Kevin Pelton is a distinguished orthopedic professional, visionary founder, president, and Chief Medical Officer of Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists and Advanced Orthopedics.

As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, his clinical practices focus on treating injuries in patients from all walks of life. A native of Texas, Dr. Pelton graduated from Texas A&M University in College Station with a biomedical science degree.

He earned his medical degree from the UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Later, Dr. Pelton completed a residency in orthopedic surgery and a fellowship in orthopedic trauma at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He is a member of the California Orthopedic Association and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Dr. Pelton has provided exemplary medical leadership as president and chief medical officer. He also fostered a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the organization. His commitment to excellence has translated into tangible results, with LAOSS leading with cutting-edge advancements and patient-centric care under his guidance.

Dr. Pelton is an expert in his field, from complex to minimally invasive surgery. Many local orthopedic surgeons in Southern California refer complicated cases to Dr. Pelton due to his extensive experience. As an industry leader in orthopedic surgery, he has transformed many of his patients’ lives and helped them thrive and live pain-free.

Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Pelton is recognized for his unwavering dedication to the well-being of his patients. His empathetic approach and deep understanding of orthopedic challenges endeared him to his colleagues and the community he serves.