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Johns Hopkins-trained Dermatologist and melanoma specialist receives prestigious peer and patient satisfaction awards

SAN DIEGO, CA, October 20, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- 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 prestigious 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. Mona 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.

Dr. Mona Mofid 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.

A Patient's Perspective: Heart, Soul and Smarts

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.

An Award-Winning Dermatology Team

The honors extend to Dr. Mona Mofid's physician assistants, Juan Kojima, PA-C, and Natalie Lennon, PA-C, both 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.

Johns Hopkins Training and Two Decades of Melanoma Leadership

A graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Mona 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.

Recognized by fellow physicians, patients, and independent organizations, Dr. Mona Mofid continues to exemplify the combination of medical expertise and compassionate care that defines exceptional dermatology.

Learn more: www.drmonamofid.com

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