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 by the San Diego County Medical Society and San Diego Magazine. This marks her ninth recognition for the Physicians of Exceptional Excellence distinction, which honors 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.
The peer recognition is complemented by the 2026 Top Specialist Award from Sharp Community Medical Group (SCMG) for outstanding patient satisfaction. Dr. Mofid maintains a perfect 5.0-star patient rating on Sharp HealthCare's official physician website and 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.
These honors matter because they reflect both clinical excellence and patient experience—key indicators of quality in an era when patients increasingly rely on online ratings and peer endorsements when choosing specialists. For readers in San Diego and beyond, the recognition signals a trusted option for melanoma screening and complex dermatologic care. For the industry, it highlights the value of combining rigorous training with compassionate, patient-centered practice.
Patient feedback underscores this impact. One patient, who endured more than 15 years of complications following cancer treatment despite consulting numerous physicians, described Dr. Mofid 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. This team-wide recognition highlights a collective commitment to clinical excellence, compassion, and personalized attention—factors that can influence patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Dr. Mofid is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and 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. Her San Diego practice focuses exclusively on medical dermatology, particularly melanoma, skin cancer screening, prevention and treatment, and managing complex dermatologic conditions.
For those seeking a dermatologist with a track record of peer and patient recognition, more information is available at www.drmonamofid.com.
