Our team is composed of professionals with diverse backgrounds and unique experiences, each bringing a proven record of excellence to their field. Take a look at their bios to learn more about the expertise that drives our success.
Executive Leadership Bios
Marques Kernan, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
- 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.
Dr. Hootan Zandifar MD
Chief Medical Officer
- Dr. Hootan Zandifar focuses solely on cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the head and neck, which allows him to give patients the optimal outcome they desire. Known for his honest, trustworthy, and compassionate approach to treatment and service, Dr. Zandifar’s patients feel safe while under his care and satisfied with their results. He is committed to patient education, and providing everyone he treats with the information they need to make well-informed choices. Dr. Zandifar is extraordinarily talented at delivering natural-looking solutions that help his patients look their best, feel their best, and live their best.
- Dr. Zandifar was born and raised in Los Angeles and graduated from the prestigious David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He is the owner and lead facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Hootan Zandifar, MD, in Beverly Hills, CA. Dr. Zandifar uses his rigorous training, his extensive professional experience, and the best and most advanced techniques and treatments available to care for each of his patients. The result is unparalleled surgical excellence that matches his patients’ needs and desires.
- Double Board Certified & Fellowship Trained Dr. Zandifar has devoted many years to his medical training, including the completion of his residency in Head and Neck Surgery and an exclusive fellowship under the prestigious guidance of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). He is a board certified diplomat of the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. He is also board certified with the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery, a fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Dr. Steven L. Rosenblatt, MD
Medical Director
- Steven L. Rosenblatt, M.D., PhD, L.Ac, is licensed as a medical doctor in California and Hawaii. He is residency trained in Family Practice at Kaiser Hospital, Riverside, California and is currently board certified in Urgent Care Medicine. He graduated with a PhD in research from UCLA and then attended the prestigious Hong Kong Acupuncture College. He was the first Westerner licensed to practice Acupuncture in the U.S. Dr. Rosenblatt was the Founder and past President of the California Acupuncture College. He was the co-founder and Clinical Director of the UCLA Acupuncture Clinic, and he is National Board Certified in Acupuncture (NCCAOM) and in Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). He is the author of several research articles and the best-selling book “The Starch Blocker Diet” published by HarperCollins. His most recent book “The Birth of Acupuncture in America: The White Crane’s Gift” was published by Balboa Books.
- Dr. Rosenblatt is a nationally recognized leader in the field of Integrative Medicine and his major interest is the utilization of dynamic clinical models to enhance the healthcare delivery system. He was a commissioner on the NCCAOM. He now serves as a board member on the State of Hawaii Acupuncture Board. He maintains a busy clinical practice combining Family Practice medicine and complementary modalities at his office in West Los Angeles and his clinical practice at OceanMed Clinic on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island in Hawaii. He is currently on staff at Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica.
Dr. Michelle Sugi, MD
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.
Dr. Kevin Pelton, MD
MD Advisor
- Dr. 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. Leroy Pascal, MD
MD Advisor
- 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.