Your ORBERA balloon is placed by Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, a board-certified bariatric surgeon, who then guides you through a six-month program built to make the new habits stick.
A gastric balloon is a soft, temporary device that takes up part of your stomach so smaller meals feel like enough. We use the ORBERA balloon, and Dr. Keshavarzi places it himself through the mouth with a thin endoscope.
A flexible tube carries the empty balloon down the esophagus into the stomach.
Once in position, it is filled with sterile saline until it fills part of the stomach.
You feel full on less food, which makes portion control a habit rather than a fight.
At the end of the program it is deflated and taken out the same way it went in.
The balloon is a nonsurgical, time-limited start for adults who need real help with portion size but are not looking for a permanent change to the stomach.
The balloon does its work for six months. The program around it is what helps you keep the results once it is gone.
He reviews your weight history, health and daily routine, explains how the balloon compares with your other options and builds a plan around your goals.
Under mild sedation, Dr. Keshavarzi guides the deflated balloon into your stomach and fills it with saline. The procedure typically takes 10 to 20 minutes.
Your stomach gets used to the balloon over the first several days. Our team guides what you eat and drink as you settle into smaller portions.
Regular follow-ups track your progress. Many patients see the fastest change in the first three months, then use the rest of the program to lock in new eating and activity habits.
The balloon is deflated and removed endoscopically. The removal is quick and generally well tolerated.
Coaching continues after removal. If you need more support later, Dr. K can add medical weight loss, weight loss injections or a longer-term procedure.
Dr. Keshavarzi, known to patients as Dr. K, is a board-certified bariatric surgeon who performs the gastric balloon, ESG, gastric sleeve and gastric bypass, and oversees medical weight loss. Because he offers every option, your recommendation is based on what fits you rather than on the one procedure an office happens to offer.
He completed his surgical residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital and a fellowship in laparoscopic, bariatric and robotic surgery at Jackson South Medical Center. He stays in contact with patients from his own cell phone.
Staying active and eating well are part of Dr. K's own routine, not only his advice.
All three are performed by Dr. K at our office, so the comparison below is the same one he walks through at your consultation.
| Option | How It Works | Incisions | How Long It Lasts | Cost With Us |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric Balloon | A saline-filled balloon takes up room in the stomach | None, placed through the mouth in 10 to 20 minutes | Temporary, removed after six months | Typically $6,000 to $9,000, based on your plan |
| ESG | Sutures placed from inside fold the stomach into a narrower tube | None, done endoscopically through the mouth | Long-term, no stomach tissue removed | Quoted at your consultation |
| Gastric Sleeve | Most of the stomach is removed, leaving a slim sleeve | A few small laparoscopic incisions | Permanent | $14,000 package with hospital stay and a year of follow-up |
The balloon is often the right first step for moderate excess weight. Patients with more weight to lose or weight-related health conditions are usually better served by a longer-term option.
I'm very happy with the whole process. Dr. Keshavarzi has always been incredibly kind. Getting the balloon implanted was the best decision, but finding a doctor with such high human and professional qualities as Dr. Reza Keshavarzi was definitely the best.
He has been there the whole process, provided his cell phone to make sure he could be reached at all hours.
I can't say enough about how great his bedside manner, his attentiveness to care and his follow through with my case.
Your price depends on your individual treatment plan and care needs. You leave your consultation knowing the exact figure and how you can pay it.
$6,000to$9,000
Gastric balloon treatment in the Miami area falls in this range, set by the plan Dr. K builds with you.
Financing is also discussed at your consultation. Review the full details on our financing page.
The ORBERA balloon stays in your stomach for up to six months. Dr. Keshavarzi then deflates it and removes it endoscopically, the same way it was placed. The habits you build during those months are what carry your progress forward.
No. The balloon is guided through the mouth and esophagus with a thin, flexible endoscope, so there are no incisions. Placement is done under mild sedation and typically takes 10 to 20 minutes.
Gastric balloon treatment in the Miami area typically ranges from $6,000 to $9,000, depending on your individual treatment plan and care needs. You receive your exact figure after your consultation. Financing through Cherry includes options such as 24 months at 0% interest.
Removal is the midpoint of your plan, not the finish line. Our team keeps working with you on nutrition, activity and appetite so the new routine holds. If you need more help later, Dr. K also offers medical weight loss, weight loss injections, ESG and the gastric sleeve.
The balloon suits adults with excess weight that diet and exercise alone have not kept off, who want a nonsurgical option and will follow a supervised program. It is also a fit for many patients who cannot or do not want to have surgery. Dr. K confirms whether it is right for you at your consultation.
The procedure itself needs minimal downtime, and most patients return to their daily activities quickly. The first several days are an adjustment period while your stomach gets used to the balloon. Our team guides your diet and checks in with you during that time.
Yes. Our office on SW 62nd Place in South Miami sees gastric balloon patients from across Miami, including Coral Gables, Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay. Follow-up visits during your six-month program happen at the same office.
Meet Dr. K, learn whether the ORBERA balloon fits your goals and leave with a clear plan and price.
7330 SW 62nd Pl STE 210, South Miami, FL 33143 · Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Serving South Miami, Coral Gables, Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay
