Which healthcare professional is typically a secondary care provider? a. nurse practitioner b. physician c. dermatologist d. physician’s assistant

• samantha238987: c- dermatologist  
  
  the doctor (physician) and his/her assistant you would see first 
• GeoPanther:

  The correct answer is C. dermatologist.

  A secondary care provider does not have first contact with a patient. All other options would be a primary (first) care provider as they are seen first. A nurse practitioner and a physician would refer a patient on to a secondary care provider for more specialist care. Secondary care providers tend to be specialists or consultants relating to specific health issues and concerns.