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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Spent plenty of time explaining my condition and options and answered all the many questions I had.
(6 days ago)
Oct-2025
Joe is the best!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Listened and told me that treatment was up to me!!!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
What a great man so polite and caring
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He is always very informative!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
His whole team is awesome
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Extremely knowledgeable
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Listened to my story, explained the process of my options. Thanks!
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Answer all my questions and explained everything clearly.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Probably the most easy to talk to, friendliest, and patient focused doctor I’ve ever met.
(2 months ago)
Aug-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.
Spent plenty of time explaining my condition and options and answered all the many questions I had.
Joe is the best!
Listened and told me that treatment was up to me!!!
What a great man so polite and caring
He is always very informative!
His whole team is awesome
Extremely knowledgeable
Listened to my story, explained the process of my options. Thanks!
Answer all my questions and explained everything clearly.
Probably the most easy to talk to, friendliest, and patient focused doctor I’ve ever met.