Joseph L. Olivarez, PA-C has been with SpineNevada since September of 2004. He received his certificate in PA studies in 1995 from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, in Pomona, CA.
Joseph started his career in medicine in 1985 as a Navy corpsman. He spent 4 years in the Navy working as a surgical technologist. Upon his honorable discharge from the Navy, he continued work as a surgical technologist while pursuing his degree at Mount San Antonio College, in Walnut, California.
Joseph L. Olivarez, PA-C has been with SpineNevada since September of 2004. He received his certificate in PA studies in 1995 from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, in Pomona, CA.
Joseph started his career in medicine in 1985 as a Navy corpsman. He spent 4 years in the Navy working as a surgical technologist. Upon his honorable discharge from the Navy, he continued work as a surgical technologist while pursuing his degree at Mount San Antonio College, in Walnut, California.
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Joseph is AMAZING! He’s always great and very professional!
Best doctor ever, highly recommended!
Mar-2025
Very cordial and informative
Mar-2025
The best!’n
Mar-2025
Best PA I have seen in Reno. Anxious for him to call whichhe said he would.
Mar-2025
Removed all my stitches quickly & advised how to continue recovering fully from 2 surgeries
Mar-2025
Great communicator…. Never made me feel rushed!!! Smart !!! Kind Called BACK THE SAME DAY !!! After afternoon appt!!!! As he said he would GREAT GUY!!!
Mar-2025
Always great w us!
Mar-2025
Friendly, professional, knowledgeable.
Joe empowered me to make the decision that is best for me.
Joe inspires trust and confidence.
Mar-2025
1/2 star
Mar-2025
Excellent PA!
Mar-2025
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Swift Institute – Reno Copperfield Office
9480 Double Diamond Pkwy Suite 200 Reno, NV 89521
Joseph L. Olivarez, PA-C has been with SpineNevada since September of 2004. He received his certificate in PA studies in 1995 from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, in Pomona, CA.
Joseph started his career in medicine in 1985 as a Navy corpsman. He spent 4 years in the Navy working as a surgical technologist. Upon his honorable discharge from the Navy, he continued work as a surgical technologist while pursuing his degree at Mount San Antonio College, in Walnut, California. Since becoming a PA, Mr. Olivarez has worked with both orthopedic and neurosurgical spine surgeons. He has assisted on thousands of spine surgeries throughout his career.
Joseph has remained active in the education of physician assistants. He is a Clinical Instructor of Spinal Neurosurgery at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. Previously he served as a clinical preceptor for Western University, Samuel Merritt College Physician Assistant Program, and Touro University Primary Care Physician Assistant Program. He is a regular speaker and presenter at the California Academy of Physician Assistants annual conference. Mr. Olivarez has received special recognition for achievements and knowledge of surgery and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He is also a Fellow member of the Association of Neurosurgical Physician Assistants and the Nevada Academy of Physician Assistants.
In his spare time Mr. Olivarez enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. He is as well an avid cyclist.
Joseph is AMAZING! He’s always great and very professional! Best doctor ever, highly recommended!
Very cordial and informative
The best!’n
Best PA I have seen in Reno. Anxious for him to call whichhe said he would.
Removed all my stitches quickly & advised how to continue recovering fully from 2 surgeries
Great communicator…. Never made me feel rushed!!! Smart !!! Kind Called BACK THE SAME DAY !!! After afternoon appt!!!! As he said he would GREAT GUY!!!
Always great w us!
Friendly, professional, knowledgeable. Joe empowered me to make the decision that is best for me. Joe inspires trust and confidence.
1/2 star
Excellent PA!