About Hardy, State Senator Joe
Dr. Joe Hardy’s life is a testament to his belief in servant leadership: where we all become community stewards. Joe traveled extensively for his education, service in the United States Air Force, and missionary work. But home is where the heart is and Dr. Hardy returned to Nevada where he raised his family, served his community and continues to serve his neighbors as the Nevada State Senator from District 12
Joe Hardy, M.D. was born in Reno, Nevada and is a graduate of Sparks High School. He graduated the University of Nevada at Reno and attended BYU in Provo, Utah. He went on to graduate from medical school at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Joe finished a family practice residency in Phoenix, followed by military service in South Dakota, separating as a Major in the United States Air Force.
Happily returning to Nevada, he joined a private family medical practice in Boulder City where he worked for 22 years. Joe affiliated with HealthCare Partners for eight years before joining the Touro University of Nevada, College of Osteopathic Medicine as an Associate Professor. He has been board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine for 35 plus years and is a former board member of the Clark County Health District and Southern Nevada Health District.