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, her ninth recognition by the San Diego County Medical Society and San Diego Magazine. The Physicians of Exceptional Excellence distinction identifies 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. That peer-driven criterion makes the award a direct signal of clinical confidence among colleagues, and a ninth such honor suggests sustained rather than incidental regard.
The recognition carries practical weight for patients navigating a crowded dermatology market. In addition to the peer honor, Dr. Mofid received the 2026 Top Specialist Award from Sharp Community Medical Group for outstanding patient satisfaction, while maintaining a perfect 5.0-star patient rating on Sharp HealthCare's official physician website. She was also named among the Three Best Rated Dermatologists in San Diego for 2026 by ThreeBestRated, which evaluates physicians on reputation, patient reviews, experience, and other quality measures. Together, these awards reflect validation from three distinct audiences—physicians, patients, and independent rating organizations—a combination that is uncommon and that helps patients gauge both technical quality and bedside experience.
Patient testimony illustrates why that matters. 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," crediting her compassion and creative treatment approach with dramatically improving the patient's quality of life. Such accounts are particularly relevant in complex dermatologic cases, where prolonged, unresolved symptoms can erode trust in care.
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. Their recognition highlights a team-based model of care, which matters for patients who may see a PA for routine screenings or follow-ups and for the practice's ability to maintain quality across a full patient panel.
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. In a field where early detection strongly influences outcomes, that combination of academic training, long-standing melanoma leadership, and consistent peer and patient recognition gives the awards significance beyond professional accolades. More information is available at www.drmonamofid.com.
