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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He spent the time to go over my MRI and I feel that I understand my spine and what isn’t perfect (so to speak). We discussed past treatments and current potential treatments to try. He is easy to understand, has a cheerful and trustworthy personality and I feel heard and “treated”.
Jun-2025
Thank you Joseph for listening and for your patience. I am confident that together we will come up with a plan to help with my pain.
May-2025
Meeting with Joseph was extremely pleasing. To be given the details regarding my situation with my back was greatly appreciated.
May-2025
Very easy to talk to and professional.
May-2025
Joe is AWSOME, as usual! Very knowledgeable, very friendly. Definitely, one of the best! Hope his leg gets better soon!
May-2025
Very professional and very nice answered all my questions
May-2025
Absolutely an amazing doctor. Very passionate about his patients
Apr-2025
Joseph was awesome. He explained my issues with my back and made me feel at ease
Apr-2025
Very knowledgeable.
Apr-2025
Went over paperwork very well very informational very professional very pleasant to talk with
Apr-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.
He spent the time to go over my MRI and I feel that I understand my spine and what isn’t perfect (so to speak). We discussed past treatments and current potential treatments to try. He is easy to understand, has a cheerful and trustworthy personality and I feel heard and “treated”.
Thank you Joseph for listening and for your patience. I am confident that together we will come up with a plan to help with my pain.
Meeting with Joseph was extremely pleasing. To be given the details regarding my situation with my back was greatly appreciated.
Very easy to talk to and professional.
Joe is AWSOME, as usual! Very knowledgeable, very friendly. Definitely, one of the best! Hope his leg gets better soon!
Very professional and very nice answered all my questions
Absolutely an amazing doctor. Very passionate about his patients
Joseph was awesome. He explained my issues with my back and made me feel at ease
Very knowledgeable.
Went over paperwork very well very informational very professional very pleasant to talk with