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Kathy Fields
Kathy Fields is a dermatologist with a private practice located in San Francisco. She is also an author in several medical publications, as well as the co-founder of Protactiv and Rodan+Fields. Her entrepreneurship in skin care has allowed the development of a $1.5 Billion net worth. This made her the 13th most successful women, in 2018, along side of her co-founder Katie Rodan.

Early Life
Kathy Fields had two siblings; a late twin, Kenneth, and a sister, Connie. Her father was an ophthalmologist, and he inspired Kathy to be her own boss, and taught her skills of reliability, honesty and accountability. Her father was the individual who influenced Kathy's hard-work. Kathy Fields chooses to keep much of her personal life private.

Education
Kathy Fields started her secondary education at North Western University, then transferred to the University of Florida where she completed her BSc in Neurobiological Chemistry. Following her undergraduate degree, Kathy attended the University of Miami School of Medicine for a degree in medicine. Kathy then completed her dermatology residency at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

Career
After many years of education, Kathy A. Fields opened her private practice in 1987, located in San Francisco. Katie Rodan, her previous Stanford colleague, in 1995, they developed an acne clearing solution which was later branded as Proactiv. The company was later sold allowing them the proper funding to start a new skincare line, called Rodan+Fields. In 2002, they joined forces with Estée Lauder Company allowing the marketing of their products in all department stores. The following year, in 2003, Fields and Rodan decided to concentrate on their careers.

After several years later, the two dermatologists repurchased the skincare line. Rodan and Fields removed their products from department stores and expanded a consultation business. As time continues, Fields is still extremely involved in the company and is also growing her career as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at University of California.

Publications
Kathy A. Fields has published several books, as well as some publications in different scientific journals.


 * M.D. Fields, Kathy; M.D. Rodan, Katie (2009) Write Your Skin a Perscription for Change. Pair O`Docs MD Publishing.
 * M.D Rodan, Katie; M.D Fields, Kathy (2008). Unblemished: Stop Breakouts! Fight Acne! Transform Your Life! Reclaim Your Self-Esteem with the Proven 3-Step Program Using Over-the-Counter Medications. Simon &Schuster.
 * M.D. Rodan, Katie; M.D. Fields, Kathy (2006). Lighten Up, Brighten Up. Atria Books.