By Tariq Khan & Kainat Rajput
In the world of healthcare, innovation often collides with regulation, and business success is too frequently measured in dollars rather than lives changed. Dr. Sohail Masood has spent more than three decades proving that excellence, advocacy, and compassion can coexist. This comprehensive profile integrates his clinical beginnings, entrepreneurial milestones, policy wins, philanthropic commitments, and recent 2025 developments — all in one place.
Caption: Dr. Sohail Masood receiving the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 National Award.
Early Life & Education
Dr. Sohail Masood migrated from Lahore, Pakistan to the United States in September 1981 after completing his F.Sc at Islamia College Civil Lines, Lahore. Born into a large family, he faced early hardship when his father, Masood Husain, passed away in 1969. Raised by his mother and elder brother, he pursued education diligently and eventually moved to the U.S. to study pharmacy.He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the University of Southern California (USC) in 1988 and completed his pharmacy residency at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, New York in 1989. Early in his career he ran the home infusion pharmacy at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, where he first saw the potential of delivering advanced therapies in patients’ homes.
Ultracare & Crescent Healthcare: Building a New Model
In 1992 Dr. Masood and his wife Mona (also a pharmacist) started Ultracare with a $50,000 line of credit and a rented 1,800-square-foot warehouse in Paramount, California. Working closely with physicians, he identified an unmet need for Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy for patients with neuromuscular disorders. Ultracare delivered IVIG to the first two neuromuscular patients in California treated at home, pioneering a practice that was previously limited to hospitals.By 1995 he expanded services to include nursing and rebranded the firm as Crescent Healthcare. Over the following decade Crescent acquired regional assets (including Apria’s California home infusion business) and scaled rapidly — reaching revenues in excess of $80 million by 2004. Crescent’s growth culminated in the sale of majority shares to private equity in 2004 and eventual integration into Walgreens’ home-infusion footprint in 2011.
Policy Advocacy: Putting Patients First
Dr. Masood’s influence reached beyond operations. In 1997 Medicare policy changes threatened access to IVIG for patients with CIDP (Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy). Recognizing the life-altering consequences of interrupted therapy, he continued supplying IVIG at his own cost for six months — a financial risk estimated at over $2 million — while lobbying policymakers and mobilizing physician support. With help from Senator Boxer’s office, Medicare reversed its decision in July 1997 and restored coverage, securing care for countless patients.In 2003 he again successfully lobbied for Medicare coverage expansion — this time to include IVIG for dermatologic diseases such as pemphigus and pemphigoid, working with Congresswoman Nancy Johnson and clinical advocates.
MAAS Medical: Innovating Home Infusion Technology
Anticipating the operational needs of home infusion, Dr. Masood founded MAAS Medical in 2002 to develop a state-of-the-art infusion pump tailored for complex therapies. MAAS reduced the need for full-time nursing during infusions and attracted industry buyers; Baxter acquired MAAS Medical in 2007.
KabaFusion: Clinician-Led, Patient-Centered Scale
In 2010 Dr. Masood founded KabaFusion with the simple but bold idea of keeping clinicians at the center of care delivery. Over the next decade KabaFusion grew from a clinician-led startup into one of the largest private home-infusion providers in the U.S.
Key milestones and operational scope (selected):- Growth from single-state operations to licensing and service across 40–45 states- Expansion to 26–32+ specialty pharmacies and multiple ambulatory infusion suites- A workforce of roughly 1,500–2,000 clinicians and operations staff- Consistent annual growth rates in the 30–40% range during expansion phases.
Caption: Addressing staff at KabaFusion headquarters after the Nautic Partners growth investment in 2025.
2025: Strategic Transactions and Partnerships
In 2022 KabaFusion attracted institutional capital when Novo Holdings invested; the company continued growing its footprint through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. In May 2025 KabaFusion closed a transaction acquiring six infusion locations from Coram, expanding into new markets and increasing its network of specialty pharmacies and ambulatory suites — strengthening KabaFusion’s ability to serve patients in more states. kabafusion.com
KabaFusion’s momentum continued through 2025 with strategic deals that reinforced its market leadership:- May 2025: Acquisition of six infusion sites from Coram Infusion Services, expanding KabaFusion’s in-market footprint.- August 19, 2025: Service partnership with Memorial Hermann Health System (Houston) to provide home infusion therapy and enhance continuity of care.- Late August 2025: Novo Holdings announced its exit and Nautic Partners signed a significant growth investment for KabaFusion; market reports placed the transaction in the approximately $2.2 billion range. Importantly, Dr. Masood and the clinician-led management team remained in operational control.
Awards, Honors & Industry Recognition
Dr. Masood’s career has been recognized by industry, academic, and civic bodies. Highlights include:- Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year — 1999 (Greater Los Angeles, Crescent Healthcare), 2017 (regional, KabaFusion), and the 2023 EY National Award (KabaFusion)- Gene Graves Lifetime Achievement Award, National Home Infusion Association (NHIA), 2022- USC School of Pharmacy — Most Distinguished Alumni Award, 2019- Lifetime achievement and civic honors from APPNA, TV Pakistan, Urdu Literary Society, and multiple congressional and state recognitions
Caption: Accepting the NHIA Gene Graves Lifetime Achievement Award, 2022.
Selected Awards & Recognitions — Full List –
Plaque by Garfield Pharmacy — Outstanding work performance as an intern (1987)- Certificate from USC for volunteer tutoring (Math & English) at a Los Angeles High School- Brookdale Hospital plaque for completing residency (1989)- Man of the Year, Pakistan Frontline magazine (1998)- Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Healthcare, Los Angeles (1999)- Businessman of the Year, Falcon Awards Committee (1999)- Lifetime Achievement Award, TV Pakistan (2000)- Lifetime Achievement Award, Urdu Literary Society of North America (2000)- US House of Representatives Certificate of Congressional Recognition (2002)- Myasthenia Gravis Foundation California award (2002)- Orange County Business Journal nominee, Excellence in Entrepreneurship (2003)- Department of Defense ‘Patriot Employer’ award (2003)- TIE Leader of the Year Award, Runner Up (2003)- American Business Awards ‘Stevies’ finalist – Best Executive (2004)- Larson Training Center CA ‘Community Service Award’ (2004)- APPNA Lifetime Achievement Award (2012)- International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation philanthropic contribution award (2012)- Pride of Performance Award to KabaFusion, Safeer E Pakistan (2012)- Man of the Year, Safeer E Pakistan (2013)- City of Cerritos Certificate of Recognition (2015)- Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles Lifetime Achievement Award (2015)- MDSC Leadership Award, Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (2015)-
Humanitarian & Leadership Award, NAPA (2016)-
Finalist, EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Greater Los Angeles (2016)- Winner, EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Greater Los Angeles (2017)- Philanthropist Award, Safeer-E-Pakistan (2017)- Certificate of Congressional Recognition by Congresswoman Judy Chu (2018)- Special Recognition by Congresswoman Maxine Waters (2018)- Special Recognition by Congressman J. Luis Correa (2018)- Certificate of Recognition, State of California Senate, Senator Josh Newman (2018)- Entrepreneur of the Year, Council of Pakistan (2018)- Special Recognition & Appreciation Award, NAPA (2018)-
Special Recognition Award, Aijaz Ahmed Chaudhry, Ambassador of Pakistan (2018)- Most Distinguished Alumni Award, USC School of Pharmacy (2019)-
TiE recognition (2024)
Philanthropy, Civic Work & Community Leadership
Dr. Masood’s philanthropy spans medical research, community media, arts and disability inclusion. Key initiatives and donations include (selected):- Donated IVIG to NIH for Stiff Person Syndrome research (2001)- Founder, Dysimmune Diseases Foundation — funding IVIG research including diabetic neuropathy studies- Major donor to Unity Productions Foundation (UPF) for PBS documentaries: ‘Legacy of a Prophet’, ‘Prince Among Slaves’, ‘Sultan and the Saint’, among others- Supported Pakistan Link, Urdu Times, and Dil Dil Pakistan radio- Established Dr. Sohail & Mona Masood recreation room at USC School of Pharmacy- Funded research programs at University of California, Irvine; Thomas Jefferson Hospital; Rutgers; Massachusetts General Hospital- Established Asian & Islamic Art wing at Worcester Art Museum (Dr. Sohail & Mona Masood wing)- Donations to Good Samaritan Hospital (Neuromuscular Center) and other clinical centers- Established Dr. Sohail Masood Chair in Neurology at Thomas Jefferson Hospital- Supported Lovelane horseback riding program for children with special needs and other community services- Launched a medical-billing operation in Azad Kashmir employing 100+ staff (women-focused hiring)
Caption: With his wife Mona and son Omar at Omar’s World of Comics & Hobbies in Lexington, MA — a community hub that champions inclusion.
Civic Engagement and Media
Dr. Masood created and supported platforms that connect and uplift the Pakistani diaspora — including TV program ‘Safeer-e-Pakistan’ (15 years), radio shows, and community events. Following 9/11 he convened interfaith and political leaders to address Islamophobia, cultivated relationships with U.S. political figures, and promoted constructive civic engagement.
Caption: Pakistan Day celebration in Los Angeles and ‘Safeer-e-Pakistan’ TV program — highlighting civic connection and outreach.
Personal Life
Dr. Masood lives in Weston, Massachusetts, with his wife Mona. They have two children: Laila (entrepreneur, Pixel Paradise) and Omar (advocate and owner of Omar’s World of Comics). Omar, who has Down syndrome, has been a public advocate for inclusion and was invited to the White House. The family remains active in business, philanthropy and community life.Public leadership for Dr. Masood is inseparable from family life. He and Mona raised two children — Laila and Omar — in Weston, MA. Laila’s entrepreneurial energy resulted in Pixel Paradise, a virtual reality gaming center. Omar, born with Down syndrome, inspired a far more public philanthropic project: Omar’s World of Comics & Hobbies in Lexington, MA, founded in 2015. The store is intentionally inclusive — employing people with disabilities and serving as a training ground for independent living and community engagement. Omar’s advocacy reached the White House and he has been publicly recognized for his role in inclusive employment. LuMind IDSC Foundation
Masood Family in August 2025 at my grandson’s first birthday
Contact (as provided): 320 Wellesley Street, Weston, MA 02493 | Cell: 781-777-3630 | Email: sohailmasood@comcast.net
Research, Publications & Thought Leadership
Selected publication: ‘Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) — a Miracle Drug’, PAPA, 1997.Continued thought leadership through talks at AMCOB (Chicago 2025), APPNA/OPEN (Washington DC 2025), and other industry forums.
Caption: Addressing AMCOB delegates on diaspora health and inclusion.
Caption: Speaking at APPNA/OPEN on policy and advocacy for home infusion and inclusion.
Timeline & Quick Facts
1988 — PharmD, USC School of Pharmacy1989 — Residency, Brookdale Hospital, Brooklyn1992 — Founded Ultracare (later Crescent Healthcare)1995 — Added nursing services; Crescent Healthcare established1997 — Medicare IVIG policy reversal after advocacy (CIDP coverage restored)2001 — Donated IVIG to NIH for Stiff Person Syndrome research2002 — Founded MAAS Medical (infusion pump)2007 — MAAS Medical sold to Baxter2004–2011 — Crescent’s growth; private equity sale and later integration into Walgreens2010 — Founded KabaFusion2019 — Pritzker investment (KabaFusion)2022 — Novo Holdings investmentMay 2025 — Acquired Coram infusion sites (6 locations)Aug 19, 2025 — Partnership with Memorial Hermann Health SystemAug 27, 2025 — Nautic Partners growth investment (Novo exit)Final NoteDr. Sohail Masood’s career spans clinical practice, technology innovation, operational leadership, policy advocacy and sustained philanthropy. As KabaFusion enters a new growth chapter, his story remains a reminder that scalable healthcare businesses can still uphold a deep commitment to patients and communities.
