Dr. Marlow Hernandez is a physician and healthcare executive who has dedicated more than 15 years to improving value-based care in the United States. His career reflects a steady commitment to combining clinical medicine with structured system development. By leading organizations while remaining active in patient care, he has focused on delivering measurable outcomes, expanding access, and building sustainable healthcare models. His work has contributed to improved services for hundreds of thousands of patients nationwide.
His professional philosophy centers on a clear and consistent principle: “We do not turn patients away.” This belief has guided the healthcare systems he has built and led. He has worked to connect primary care with specialty services and advanced analytics to provide proactive, personalized treatment. Hernandez views data as a practical clinical resource for identifying risk early and coordinating care effectively. Throughout his leadership roles, he has maintained a focus on increasing access to healthcare for disadvantaged and underserved communities.
Born in Cienfuegos, Cuba, and raised in the Miami area, he immigrated to the United States in 1993. During his early years, he witnessed the effects of fragmented healthcare delivery and unequal access to medical services. These issues affected his family directly, particularly his grandmother, whose complicated diabetes required constant supervision but often received inconsistent care. At five years old, he promised her that he would become a physician and help her. That early promise shaped his sense of direction and purpose.
As Dr. Marlow progressed through his education and training, he realized that lasting healthcare improvement required more than individual patient encounters. He concluded that system-level solutions were necessary to transform care for entire populations. To prepare for this responsibility, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from the University of Miami and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from Nova Southeastern University. He completed his postgraduate medical training at the Cleveland Clinic Florida. He later became a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine. In addition, he earned the distinction of Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP). These qualifications demonstrate his continued dedication to clinical excellence and professional accountability.
Drawing on his combined credentials as a DO, MPH, and MBA, he founded Cano Health to deliver coordinated, value-based primary care. What began as a single clinic expanded under his leadership into a nationally recognized healthcare platform generating $3 billion in revenue and serving 400,000 members. During this period, the organization was recognized by Inc. magazine as the fastest-growing primary care network in the U.S. for two consecutive years. Most notably, it achieved a 60% sustained reduction in patient mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic.
These clinical results were supported by peer-reviewed research published in the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC). The organization also maintained a Five-Star quality rating for 5 straight years, as reported by major health organizations, including Humana and United Healthcare. Furthermore, his teams successfully developed and expanded a business initiative under the inaugural CMS direct contracting entity, now known as ACO REACH, increasing revenue from $0 to nearly $1.0 billion within two years. These achievements reflected a structured approach that aligned quality performance with financial responsibility.
In 2023, Dr. Marlow decided to leave the company after determining he could no longer effectively serve patients within that corporate structure. Broader disruptions across the healthcare industry in 2024, including those affecting CareMax, Clinical Care, and Miami Beach Medical, underscored systemic challenges within the market. After his departure, Cano Health reorganized as a private entity in June 2024 and continues operating as a primary care provider in Florida.
Following this transition, he focused on integrating clinical medicine with predictive technology. He co-founded Soran Health and currently serves as its Chief Executive Officer. The organization operates under the message “El cuidado que su familia merece” (The care your family deserves). It provides senior-focused healthcare services in Nevada, including locations on Tropicana Ave in Las Vegas and in North Las Vegas.
At Soran Health, Marlow Hernandez implemented the 48-Hour Guarantee, ensuring patients are seen within 48 hours. A central innovation during this stage has been Alma AI, a proprietary platform developed to predict a patient’s risk of 30-day hospitalization with over 90% accuracy in empirical testing. Recognizing that more than 60% of major healthcare events occur between scheduled doctor visits, the organization uses continuous predictive monitoring to identify risk early. This approach supports timely intervention and aims to prevent avoidable hospitalizations.
In addition to executive leadership, he remains active in direct patient care as a vascular specialist. He holds active and unrestricted medical licenses in Florida and Nevada. Dr. Marlow believes that effective healthcare leadership must remain grounded in patient interaction. During consultations, he often asks individuals what they would like to accomplish in the next six months that their health currently prevents them from doing. This question reflects his belief that medical care should restore independence and support meaningful daily living.
He refers to senior patients as “Heroes,” recognizing their contributions to their communities. Throughout his career, he has provided charitable medical care to uninsured and indigent patients, at times personally covering financial costs to ensure that resources do not limit access to treatment. His dedication has also extended to public emergencies, including providing domestic hurricane relief and personally treating patients during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beyond his clinical and executive responsibilities, Hernandez has maintained long-term involvement in faith-based and charitable efforts. For more than 20 years, he has supported local churches, the Christian Children’s Fund, and organizations that operate school feeding programs. He has publicly spoken against oppressive regimes, including the one in Cuba, and has supported efforts such as Blue Square Alliance Against Hate in opposing antisemitism.
He is a founding member of the Board of Trustees of the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine (OCOM), where he mentors future physicians and supports the graduation of hundreds of doctors annually. He has authored more than a dozen scientific articles and contributed to more than 60 medical conferences. In recognition of civic accomplishments, he was presented with a United States Capitol flag and received a lifetime achievement award from the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Guided by his enduring commitment to accessible and accountable care, Dr. Marlow Hernandez continues to dedicate his career to strengthening healthcare systems and improving outcomes for vulnerable populations.
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