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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Thoughtful and listens !
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
He alms his staff at swift are great
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Joe has always been straight with me concerning my lower back issues.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very friendly, knowledgeable and easy to talk to
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
He’s nice and he explains what is going on and is easy to understand and talk to…
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Joe & Dr lynch are the best
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
He’s awesome!
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very nice, explained everything to make me feel better about my surgery
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
I was very pleased with the Dr. and his staff members the whole place was very friendly
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Joe is the best. Insanely good bedside manner and knowledgeable. Cannot recommend enough.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
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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.
Thoughtful and listens !
He alms his staff at swift are great
Joe has always been straight with me concerning my lower back issues.
Very friendly, knowledgeable and easy to talk to
He’s nice and he explains what is going on and is easy to understand and talk to…
Joe & Dr lynch are the best
He’s awesome!
Very nice, explained everything to make me feel better about my surgery
I was very pleased with the Dr. and his staff members the whole place was very friendly
Joe is the best. Insanely good bedside manner and knowledgeable. Cannot recommend enough.