Dr. Mona Mofid, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist specializing in melanoma, skin cancer, and medical dermatology, has been 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.
The significance of this award lies in its source: peer physicians. Being chosen by other doctors as someone they would trust with their own family's care is a strong endorsement of clinical competence and judgment. For patients seeking a dermatologist, especially for complex conditions like melanoma, such peer validation offers a reliable signal of quality that advertising cannot buy.
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. These honors reflect a consistent record of patient-centered care.
The recognition extends 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 acknowledgment highlights the collaborative nature of her practice and the shared commitment to clinical excellence and personalized attention.
A patient's perspective underscores the impact of Dr. Mofid's approach. 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. Such testimonials illustrate why patient satisfaction awards are meaningful: they reflect real improvements in quality of life for individuals with complex medical histories.
Dr. Mofid's credentials further reinforce the value of these recognitions. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, she 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 more information, visit www.drmonamofid.com.
The convergence of peer recognition, patient satisfaction awards, and independent ratings matters because it signals a practice that delivers both technical excellence and compassionate care. In a field where early detection of skin cancer can be life-saving, having a physician consistently recognized by colleagues and patients alike provides reassurance that patients are in trusted hands. Dr. Mofid's nine-year streak of Top Doctor honors and her team's awards exemplify the combination of expertise and empathy that defines exceptional dermatology.
