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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Amazing, professional. ##5
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Very positive appointment. I couldn’t be happier!
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
Very personable- very professional. I was very much at ease.
(6 days ago)
Aug-2026
He clearly described the surgery.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Super nice and very attentive
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Outstanding health care, compassion and sets the next steps in motion to relieve the lower back. I have been seeing Joesph for years and he is the best. Give him a raise.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
He is so nice. He makes you feel very secure and explains everything
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
In order to see my surgeon, I have to see Joe. I have had to write a complaint letter in the past to the doctor for the same reason I am writing this for everyone to see. Joe does not listen to me and at my last visit the same thing happened again, now I may not have a degree in medicine but I spent 18 years as a firefighter/paramedic, I’ve been attached to this non-refundable crappy spine, and I know my body. It would be nice if Joe would listen and not just talk over me, relying on just the MRI. I will be talking with my surgeon.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
He was very helpful and it was a great appointment.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Great!!
(1 month ago)
Jul-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.
Amazing, professional. ##5
Very positive appointment. I couldn’t be happier!
Very personable- very professional. I was very much at ease.
He clearly described the surgery.
Super nice and very attentive
Outstanding health care, compassion and sets the next steps in motion to relieve the lower back. I have been seeing Joesph for years and he is the best. Give him a raise.
He is so nice. He makes you feel very secure and explains everything
In order to see my surgeon, I have to see Joe. I have had to write a complaint letter in the past to the doctor for the same reason I am writing this for everyone to see. Joe does not listen to me and at my last visit the same thing happened again, now I may not have a degree in medicine but I spent 18 years as a firefighter/paramedic, I’ve been attached to this non-refundable crappy spine, and I know my body. It would be nice if Joe would listen and not just talk over me, relying on just the MRI. I will be talking with my surgeon.
He was very helpful and it was a great appointment.
Great!!