Kathy A. Fields is a dermatologist with a private practice located in

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, California. She is also the co-creator of

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and co-founder of

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, leading her to amass a $1.5 billion net worth. In 2018, ''

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'' listed her as number eighteen on its list of "America's Self-Made Women".

Early life and education

Fields had two siblings. Her father was an ophthalmologist. Fields started her secondary education at

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, then transferred to the

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, where she completed her BS in Neurobiological Chemistry. Following her undergraduate degree, Fields attended the

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for a degree in medicine. She then completed her dermatology residency at the

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Career

Fields opened her private practice in 1987, located in

. In the 1990s, Fields and

Katie Rodan Katie Rodan ( Pregerson, born 1955–1956) is an American dermatologist, entrepreneur, and author. She is co-creator of the acne management system Proactiv, co-founder of multi-level marketing skincare company Rodan + Fields, and operates a privat ...

created the acne treatment

. In 2002, Fields and Rodan created the business

, which primarily sold anti-aging products. Fields is also an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at

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Publications

Fields has published several books, as well as some publications in different scientific journals. * “Unblemished: Stop Breakouts! Fight Acne! Transform Your Life! Reclaim Your Self-Esteem with the Proven 3-Step Program Using Over-the-Counter Medications” (2004) * “Write Your Skin a Prescription for Change" (2009) * "Apparatus and Method For Removing Material from Skin Pores" (2000)

References

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