HER STORY ⟡ Dr. Mona S. Foad
Today, we are meeting Dr. Mona S. Foad, Owner & Founder of Mona Dermatology!
Tell us about you and your background!
I attended The Johns Hopkins University and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History as well as a Masters degree in Epidemiology from The Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health. I then graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and went on to finish my residency in Washington, D.C. at the Washington Hospital Center. I moved back to my hometown of Cincinnati to provide dermatology care to the city that I love and have been blessed with the opportunity to work side by side with my family, Dr. Salem Foad (Rheumatology) and Dr. Wafaa Foad (Internal Medicine) for years until they recently retired. I have two brothers, Dr. Mohab Foad (Orthopedic Hand Surgery) who is also in town at Beacon Orthopaedics, and Dr. Hisham Foad (Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Economics, San Diego State University). I am a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery. I have two daughters, Miranda and Laila-Marie, who are both the halves of my heart and am blessed to be their mother. And of course our fur babies, Sugar P and Brie.
Tell us about your business and why you started it!
I have been in private practice in the Cincinnati area as a board-certified dermatologist (FAAD) since 2002. I opened this practice in the Kenwood area in 2007 to create a place where patients would have all their medical and cosmetic dermatological needs met under one roof by a team of caring and professional health care providers and support staff. I hand select every staff member and make sure they believe in our vision: to provide professional and innovative health care in a nurturing environment focusing on the well being of our patients. My mission has always been to help my patients achieve healthy, beautiful skin and to treat them as I would want my loved ones treated.
What do you love about being a business owner?
I love working alongside this amazing team who help each other and put our patients first. I am so proud of our team and how we have grown and evolved over the years!
What type of impact do you hope to make on those you meet and/or who receive your services?
We want to be a friend and partner in your skincare journey. From skin cancer to skin aging, we use state-of-the-art technology to help you achieve your skincare goals and keep you looking as vibrant as you feel. Treating the whole patient Clinically-studied treatments/products
What advice would you give yourself from 5 years ago OR your past self just starting your business?
Do not be afraid to fail because what you think is a failure today is just a learning opportunity for the future. And I would tell anyone to believe in themselves and their dreams. Start slow and grow steady. Rome was not built in a day either. And when it gets hard, find another way.
What does BEAUTY mean to you?
I truly believe in people’s inner beauty which is not quantifiable or measurable but you know when you meet someone whose inner light shines through. Sometimes we measure beauty by appearance, but maybe it is more about confidence and feeling comfortable in your own skin. I love to help people feel better or more comfortable and confident in their skin.
Who or what inspires you?
My mother inspires me. She was 1 of 3 women in her medical school class in Cairo, Egypt. She always believed in herself and never gave up on what she wanted in a time when it was more difficult for women to succeed. She started as a Pathologist and then after she had me and my two brothers, she did a second residency in internal medicine to switch specialties. Even with the demands of being a doctor, she was still there as a mother every day, and also found a way to take care of her family including my uncle who was quadreplegic and lived with us, my grandparents and all our extended family.
Women helping women inspires me and I love to see us supporting and lifting each other up.
What would you like our Beauty Boost members to know?
We are excited to be a part of the Beauty Boost team and to know all of you!
Connect with Dr. Mona and the Team!
Instagram: @monadermatology
Facebook: @drmonadermatology
Website: monadermatology.com
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