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Joseph L. Olivarez, PA-C
Swift Institute
Neurosurgery
Reno, NV
4.9
229 Ratings
120 Comments
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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4.9
229 Ratings
120 Comments
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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Swift Institute – Reno Copperfield Office
9480 Double Diamond Pkwy
Suite 200
Reno, NV 89521
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.
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Joseph is great to work with and extremely professional!!
Always a pleasure
Always very helpful and friendly.
Nothing I had to say, persuaded him to understand my problem, Pain and controlling it.. Let’s just do x-rays. It’ll be another month before I get To see him again.
gbreat doc
Super nice and put in stat orders
Joseph has the highest level of expertise in the field of the spine, including neurological disorders, such as subluxations, pinched nerves, bulging discs, laminectomy, spinal injuries, & fusions of the spine. He is so knowledgeable and he takes the time to explain, in layman’s terms what exactly the diagnosis is & how to treat the condition.
He is the best. Known him for 20 years. Always kind and willing to answer any questions. Always makes me feel at ease.
Joseph was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Took a lot of time explaining my condition and the options.
Very nice. Very knowledgeable and explained my condition such that I could understand.