San Diego Dermatologist Dr. Mona Mofid Earns Ninth Top Doctor Honor, Highlighting Patient-Centered Care

Dr. Mona Mofid, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist specializing in melanoma, skin cancer, and medical dermatology, was named one of San Diego's Top Doctors for 2026, marking her ninth recognition by the San Diego County Medical Society and San Diego Magazine. The Physicians of Exceptional Excellence distinction recognizes approximately the top 5% of San Diego physicians, selected by fellow doctors based on whom they would trust to care for their own family and friends.

In addition to this peer recognition, Dr. Mofid received the 2026 Top Specialist Award from Sharp Community Medical Group (SCMG) for outstanding patient satisfaction, while maintaining a perfect 5.0-star patient rating on Sharp HealthCare's official physician website. She was also recognized among the Three Best Rated Dermatologists in San Diego for 2026 by ThreeBestRated, which evaluates physicians based on reputation, patient reviews, experience, and other quality measures.

The recognition reflects the personal experiences of Dr. Mofid's patients. One patient, who endured more than 15 years of complications following cancer treatment despite consulting numerous physicians, described her on Healthgrades as "The embodiment of the medical trifecta: heart, soul and smarts." The patient credited Dr. Mofid's compassion and creative treatment approach with dramatically improving their quality of life.

The honors extend to Dr. Mofid's physician assistants, Juan Kojima, PA-C, and Natalie Lennon, PA-C, both of whom received Sharp Community Medical Group's 2026 Top Advanced Care Practitioner Awards for outstanding patient care, highlighting the entire team's commitment to clinical excellence, compassion, and personalized attention.

A graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Mofid completed her medical training at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where she subsequently served as Clinic Director of Dermatology and Co-Director of the Melanoma and Pigmented Lesion Clinic. For more than 20 years, she has served as Medical Director of the American Melanoma Foundation, promoting melanoma prevention, early detection, and public education. Today, her San Diego practice focuses exclusively on medical dermatology, particularly melanoma, skin cancer screening, prevention and treatment, and managing complex dermatologic conditions.

For Texas businesses and healthcare organizations, Dr. Mofid's recognition illustrates how peer-reviewed quality metrics and patient satisfaction scores can serve as powerful benchmarks for excellence. In a state where dermatologic care and melanoma screening are critical to public health, the model of combining rigorous clinical training with compassionate, patient-centered care offers a replicable standard. The consistent recognition of Dr. Mofid and her team demonstrates that investing in both clinical expertise and patient experience yields measurable returns in trust and reputation. Recognized by fellow physicians, patients, and independent organizations, Dr. Mofid continues to exemplify the combination of medical expertise and compassionate care that defines exceptional dermatology. Learn more at www.drmonamofid.com.