Mona Mofid

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Mona Mofid
Mona Mofid.jpg
NationalityAmerican
CitizenshipUnited States
Alma mater
Occupation
Organization
  • American Melanoma Foundation (Medical Director)
  • Sharp Community Medical Group
Awards
  • “Top Doctor” by the San Diego Medical Society and magazine
  • Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctor award
  • Marquis Who’s Who in America
  • Top 3 Dermatologists in San Diego
Websitedrmonamofid.com

Mona Zohdi Mofid is an American dermatologist[1] and medical researcher specializing in treating skin cancer,[2] primarily melanoma.[3]

Dr. Mona Mofid has served as the medical director of the American Melanoma Foundation for over 15 years and currently is in private practice with offices in La Jolla and Coronado.[4] She is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.[5]

Dr. Mona Mofid has received several awards, including consistently being chosen “Top Doctor” by the San Diego Medical Society[6][7][8] and her peers as well as Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctor award in the Dermatology category for nine consecutive years (2015–2024). She has been recognized with the highest patient satisfaction scores from over 1700 physicians within Sharp Community Medical Group, most notable for her kindness and compassion.

Education

Dr. Mona Mofid attended Louisiana State University, earning both a B.S. in biochemistry and a B.A. in French with a minor in Italian in 1993. She received her M.D. from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1997. Upon graduation, she continued her training at TheJohns Hopkins Medical Institutions as an internal medicine intern (1997–1998) and a resident in dermatology (1998–2001).

Career

Mofid started her career in 2001 at the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group. In 2002, she was the executive director of the 79th Atlantic Dermatological Conference afterwards becoming the youngest president of the Maryland Dermatological Society and served in this capacity until 2004.[9]

After her time with the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, Mofid served as a clinical director of the Johns Hopkins Department of Dermatology and as a co-director of Johns Hopkins University’s Melanoma and Pigmented Lesion Clinic. In 2003 and 2004, Mofid also served as the program director for the Johns Hopkins Inaugural Postgraduate Seminars in Dermatology. In 2003, Mofid started as a member of the American Academy of Dermatology State Society Development Task Force.

From 2010 to 2013, Mofid served on the Executive Board of the Combined Health Agencies.

Dr. Mona Mofid currently is in private practice in the San Diego area and affiliated with Sharp Community Medical Group, where she also serves as the co-chair of the Happiness Committee and is a member of the Metro Regional Board of Directors. She also serves as a member of the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention.[10]

Dr. Mona Mofid is a regular contributor to numerous publications including the Times of San Diego and the San Diego Union Tribune.[11] Her insights have been quoted in publications such as The Alpine Sun, Beauty in the Bag, NBC News,[12] and The East County Californian. In her articles, she discusses various skincare practices,[13] preventive measures against skin cancer, debunking myths about skincare, and raising awareness about rising trends such as sunburn art and tattoos and the risks associated with them. Mofid has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and scientific papers and is widely sought-after for lectures internationally.[14]

Dr. Mona Mofid is the co-author of the book Franny and Freddy Get Fried, which is a children’s storybook where she discusses the harmful effects of sun exposure on the skin.

Philanthropy

Dr. Mona Mofid joined the American Melanoma Foundation's board of directors in 2003 and later became the medical director in 2005, a position she has held for over 15 years. As a part of the Farmworker Justice Project, Mofid provides pro bono medical services for migrant farm workers.

In 2023, Mofid received the 100th Guardian Angel Award from Sharp Healthcare for 100 donations in her name to the hospital system. In the same year, Mofid and Jim Reopelle provided funds to an orphanage in Nigeria, which was named "Dr. Mona and Jim Reopelle House of Kindness" in their honor. Mofid has also donated funds to the San Diego Police Department's Walker therapy dog.

Awards and recognitions

  • Mofid received the Sol Goodman Award from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1997.
  • She received the President’s Leadership Award from the American Academy of Dermatology Association for 2003 and 2004.
  • Mofid received the Platinum Volunteer Recognition Award from the American Academy of Dermatology Association for ten consecutive years, from 2005 to 2014.
  • Mofid was recognized as a Health Hero by the Combined Health Agencies in 2006.
  • She received the Volunteer Service Award from the USA Freedom Corps in 2006.
  • Mofid has been credited as the “Woman of the Year” by the American Biographical Institute’s Board of International Research in 2007.
  • She has been recognized as one of America’s Top Dermatologists by the Consumer Research Council of America from 2007 to 2021.
  • She has been credited with San Diego’s Top Doctor Award for seven years, including 2010, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021,[15] 2022, and 2023.[16][17][18]
  • Mofid was recognized with the San Diego Union Tribune’s Super Doctor Award in 2010 and 2011.
  • She received the Physician’s Compassionate Care Award and Patient Choice Award from Vitals in 2010–2020 and 2010–2021, respectively.
  • Mofid received the Highest Patient Satisfaction Award from the Sharp Community Medical Group in 2013, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2022, 2023
  • She was recognized with the “Best of San Diego” Reader’s Poll award by the San Diego Union Tribune in 2014, 2015, and 2018.
  • Mofid has been recognized with Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctor award in the Dermatology category for nine consecutive years (2015–2024).
  • She has been recognized as one of the Leading Physicians in the world by the International Association of Dermatologists for five consecutive years (2016–2020).
  • Mofid was credited with the Exceptional Woman in Medicine Award by Castle Connolly and San Diego Magazine in 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
  • She received the Top Specialist and the Director of First Impressions Award from Sharp Community Medical Group for 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
  • Mofid received Marquis Who’s Who in America (2020–2021).
  • She was credited as one of the Top 3 Dermatologists in San Diego for three consecutive years (2020–2022).

In the media

  

References

  1. ↑ "Top Dermatologists near me". Castle Connolly. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "Wendy Lewis Co". wendylewisco.com. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "Dr. Mona Mofid, MD - Dermatologist in San Diego, CA | Healthgrades". www.healthgrades.com. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  4. ↑ "Farmworker Justice, AIM at Melanoma, and Vista Community Clinic Work to Improve Farmworkers' Access to Skin Cancer Care". Farmworker Justice. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  5. ↑ "Mona Mofid, MD FAAD photos". Yelp. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  6. ↑ "Dr. Mona Mofid Receives San Diego Medical Society and San Diego Magazine's "Top Doctor" Award". prwireindia.com. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  7. ↑ Dec 16, EIN Presswire (16 December 2023). "Dr. Mona Mofid Receives San Diego Medical Society and San Diego Magazine's "Top Doctor" Award". WJBF. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  8. ↑ Dec 16, EIN Presswire (16 December 2023). "Dr. Mona Mofid Receives San Diego Medical Society and San Diego Magazine's "Top Doctor" Award". KTALnews.com. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  9. ↑ Team, The Health News (13 October 2017). "5 Myths About Gray Hair | Sharp HealthCare". www.sharp.com. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  10. ↑ Fulcher, Albert (16 June 2023). "Doctor warns of skin cancer risk even on cloudy days | The Alpine Sun". thealpinesun.com. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  11. ↑ "Dr. Mona Mofid, Author at Times of San Diego". Times of San Diego. 24 June 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  12. ↑ "When shopping for dandruff shampoo, look for these ingredients". NBC News. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  13. ↑ Chisthi, Zohaib (21 September 2023). "Dr. Mona Mofid Tells Us Everything We Need to Know About Moisturizers and Skincare". Vents Magazine. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  14. ↑ Fulcher, Albert (16 June 2023). "Taking care of your skin as summer arrives | The East County Californian". eccalifornian.com. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  15. ↑ Magazine, San Diego (23 October 2021). "San Diego's Top Doctors 2021: The List". San Diego Magazine. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  16. ↑ "Dermatologist Dr. Mona Mofid Named "Top Doctor 2023" by San Diego Magazine and Medical Society". usanews.com. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  17. ↑ Dec 16, EIN Presswire (16 December 2023). "Dr. Mona Mofid Receives San Diego Medical Society and San Diego Magazine's "Top Doctor" Award". WFLA. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  18. ↑ Dec 16, EIN Presswire (16 December 2023). "Dr. Mona Mofid Receives San Diego Medical Society and San Diego Magazine's "Top Doctor" Award". KNWA FOX24. Retrieved 20 December 2023.

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