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.
For readers in Long Beach and surrounding areas, the announcement underscores how peer-voted recognition and patient-satisfaction metrics can signal clinical quality in a crowded dermatology market. The honor matters because it is not a self-reported accolade or a marketing award; it is a vote of confidence from other physicians, a group uniquely positioned to judge clinical judgment and outcomes. That kind of validation can help patients make informed choices about specialty care, particularly for melanoma and complex skin conditions where early detection and experienced management are critical.
In addition to the 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. 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. For the broader industry, such testimonials highlight the growing weight patients place on bedside manner and personalized care, not just technical expertise.
The honors extend to Dr. Mona 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. That team-wide recognition is significant for care delivery models that rely on advanced practice providers to extend access and maintain continuity, a model increasingly common in specialty practices.
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. Her practice focuses exclusively on medical dermatology, particularly melanoma, skin cancer screening, prevention and treatment, and managing complex dermatologic conditions. More information is available at www.drmonamofid.com.
