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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Iām more of a symptom than a person.
Jan-2025
Always gracious and encouraging!
Dec-2024
I have been coming to see Joe for a few years now.
Always friendly and helpful.
Would recommend him to anyone.
Dec-2024
He was very professional and helpful
Dec-2024
It was very kind he spoke to me told me what's going on with my back he was very nice
Nov-2024
Such a lovely human. Listens, has thoughtful responses. Knows his stuff.
Nov-2024
Professional, well prepared, knowledgeable, very experienced.
Nov-2024
PA Olivarez explains things clearly and makes me feel comfortable
Nov-2024
Joe O is the Man!
Nov-2024
very personable manner!
Nov-2024
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Swift Institute ā 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.
Iām more of a symptom than a person.
Always gracious and encouraging!
I have been coming to see Joe for a few years now. Always friendly and helpful. Would recommend him to anyone.
He was very professional and helpful
It was very kind he spoke to me told me what's going on with my back he was very nice
Such a lovely human. Listens, has thoughtful responses. Knows his stuff.
Professional, well prepared, knowledgeable, very experienced.
PA Olivarez explains things clearly and makes me feel comfortable
Joe O is the Man!
very personable manner!