Your sleeve is performed by Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, a fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon, and one $14,000 package covers the hospital, his fee and a full year of follow-up.
Every photo below is a patient Dr. Keshavarzi treated with a gastric sleeve. Results vary from person to person, and these show what steady work after surgery can look like.
Same smiles, same friendship, a completely different life after her gastric sleeve.
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A gastric sleeve, also called a sleeve gastrectomy, removes roughly three quarters of the stomach and leaves a narrow, tube-shaped stomach behind. Food still travels its normal path, so nothing is rerouted.
Dr. Keshavarzi performs the operation laparoscopically, working through small incisions while he guides the instruments on a camera monitor. His fellowship in laparoscopic, bariatric and robotic surgery is focused on exactly this kind of work.
The sleeve holds far less than your original stomach, so you feel full on small meals.
The removed section makes most of ghrelin, a hormone that drives appetite, so many patients notice fewer cravings.
The sleeve gives you a strong start. Our nutrition plans and first-year follow-up help the weight stay off.
The sleeve suits adults who carry significant excess weight and want a lasting change rather than another diet. Dr. K looks at your whole health picture before recommending it.
Dr. Keshavarzi performs every option in this table, so the recommendation you get is about your body, not about what one office happens to offer.
| Option | How It Works | Approach | Stomach Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric Sleeve | Removes about three quarters of the stomach, leaving a narrow sleeve | Laparoscopic surgery | Yes |
| Gastric Bypass | Creates a small stomach pouch and connects it lower in the small intestine | Laparoscopic surgery | No, it is bypassed |
| ESG | Stitches the stomach smaller from the inside | Endoscope through the mouth, no incisions | No |
| ORBERA Gastric Balloon | A soft balloon fills part of the stomach for a set period, then comes out | Endoscope through the mouth, no incisions | No |
| GLP-1 Medication | Injections that reduce appetite while you take them | No procedure | No |
The right treatment, or the right combination, for you: how we weigh GLP-1s against surgery.
Dr. Keshavarzi, known to patients as Dr. K, is the surgeon who meets you at your consultation, performs your sleeve and sees you through recovery. He contacts patients from his own cell phone, so questions after surgery reach him directly.
He earned his medical degree with High Distinction from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine after graduating Summa Cum Laude from the University of Louisville, then trained at Jackson Memorial Hospital and Jackson South Medical Center.
Dr. K practices what he preaches: get outside and move.
Our team supports you through every stage of preparation, and the pace is set by how quickly your tests are complete.
Dr. K reviews your health, history and goals, explains your options and builds your personal plan.
You complete medical clearances and an upper endoscopy, at our clinic or a facility you choose.
A required pre-surgery diet prepares your body. Weight loss injections stop at least two weeks before.
Dr. K performs your sleeve laparoscopically, with your hospital stay included in the package.
Most patients return to work in 4 to 7 days and avoid lifting over 20 lbs. Follow-up visits continue all year.
A day with Dr. K, from patient visits to the operating room.
This patient was smiling with Dr. K less than 24 hours after her sleeve. He checks on you after the operation and keeps seeing you throughout your first year.
Dr. Keshavarzi and his team are amazing. They are very caring and attentive. I'm 4 months post-op and 60 lbs down.
3 years ago I had my gastric sleeve and since then he has continued with his care and professionalism, guiding me so that the surgery continues to be a success.
From my 1st visit he made me feel at ease with my decision to pursue bariatric surgery. He has been there the whole process, provided his cell phone to make sure he could be reached at all hours.
We quote one package price, so you know the main number before you decide.
$14,000base cost
Everything below is included in the package price.
Cherry can cover your surgery, and debit or credit cards are accepted for any remaining balance. See the details on our financing page.
Weight loss depends on your starting weight, your health and how closely you follow the eating and activity plan. Most of the loss happens in the first year, and one of our patients shared in her review that she was 60 pounds down at four months. Dr. K reviews realistic goals for your body at your consultation.
No. The part of the stomach that is removed cannot be put back, which is why we take time to make sure the sleeve is the right choice for you. If you want an option that does not remove any stomach, we also offer endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and the ORBERA gastric balloon.
Yes. Weight loss injections must be stopped at least two weeks before surgery. Many of our patients start with medication, and Dr. K plans the transition so you know exactly when to take your last dose.
Yes, an upper endoscopy, or EGD, is required before surgery. An EGD done within the last five months is accepted, and you can have it done elsewhere or with Dr. Keshavarzi. When Dr. K performs it, the procedure is included in your surgery cost and a separate $750 hospital fee applies.
Surgery dates are often available within the current month. How fast you reach the operating room depends on how quickly your required tests and medical clearances are completed. Patients who want to move quickly can ask about our Expedited Gastric Sleeve path.
Yes. Follow-up appointments for the first year are part of the surgery package, and Dr. Keshavarzi contacts patients from his own cell phone. Patients mention this often in their reviews because questions after surgery rarely come during office hours.
Meet Dr. Keshavarzi, get a plan built around your health and leave knowing your cost, your timeline and your next step.
7330 SW 62nd Pl STE 210, South Miami, FL 33143. Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm.
