One board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeon performs every sleeve, bypass, endoscopic and balloon procedure we offer, and our sleeve package covers your first year of follow-up.
These are patients Dr. Reza Keshavarzi operated on and our team followed through recovery, photographed by them or in our office.
How much weight you lose depends on the procedure, your starting health and the habits you keep afterward. Your follow-up visits are where those habits get built, which is why the first year of follow-up is part of the plan from day one.
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What GLP-1 medications do well, and where bariatric surgery offers a more lasting result.
Bariatric surgery reduces how much the stomach holds or reroutes food past part of it, so you feel satisfied with small portions and, after a sleeve, produce less of the hormone that drives hunger.
Our surgical procedures are laparoscopic, performed through a few small incisions with a camera. Our endoscopic options go through the mouth and leave no incisions on the abdomen. Either way, the procedure is the start of a plan that includes a staged diet, nutrition guidance and regular visits.
Many patients reach us after trying GLP-1 injections. Because Dr. Keshavarzi oversees medical weight loss as well as surgery, he can tell you honestly whether medication, a procedure or both will serve you better, and how to move from one to the other safely.
Dr. K performs or oversees every option below, so your recommendation is not limited to the one procedure a surgeon happens to offer.
| Option | What happens | Patients it tends to suit |
|---|---|---|
| Gastric Sleeve | Most of the stomach is removed laparoscopically, leaving a slim tube that fills quickly and sends fewer hunger signals. | Adults with significant weight to lose who want one durable operation. An expedited path is available when testing moves quickly. |
| Low BMI Mini Sleeve | The same sleeve technique, planned for a body carrying less excess weight. | People below standard surgical thresholds whose weight still affects their health. |
| Teen Gastric Sleeve | A sleeve gastrectomy for adolescents, paired with nutrition coaching and family support. | Teens with severe obesity after supervised programs have not worked. |
| Gastric Bypass | A small pouch is created and joined to the small intestine, which limits both intake and absorption. | Patients with heavy reflux, type 2 diabetes or a larger amount of weight to lose. |
| ESG | Stitches placed through an endoscope fold the stomach smaller from the inside. | Patients who want real restriction without incisions on the abdomen. |
| ORBERA Gastric Balloon | A soft balloon is placed endoscopically, filled to take up space, and later removed. | Patients looking for a temporary, nonsurgical start. |
| Medical Weight Loss | A physician-led plan that can include weight loss injections, nutrition coaching and check-ins. | Patients not ready for a procedure, or who want support before or after one. |
Surgery makes sense when excess weight is harming your health or limiting daily life, and repeated efforts with diet, exercise or medication have not held.
Your weight is only one part of the picture. Dr. K looks at your conditions, medications, past attempts and goals, then tells you plainly which options fit and which do not.
Board-certified bariatric surgeon and our lead surgeon, known to patients as Dr. K.
Dr. K trained in surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital and completed his bariatric fellowship at Jackson South Medical Center, so his whole surgical career has been built in Miami-Dade. Reviews describe a surgeon who explains each step himself and stays reachable by phone and text before and after surgery.
Dr. K on staying active, and how movement supports medical and surgical weight loss.
Wherever you live in Miami-Dade County, the path to surgery is built to keep trips and delays to a minimum.
Dr. K reviews your health, history and goals and recommends a procedure or a medical plan.
Medical clearances can be done at our clinic or an outside facility. An EGD from the last 5 months is accepted.
You follow a pre-surgery diet, and any weight loss injections stop at least 2 weeks ahead.
Dates are often open within the same month once your tests are complete.
Most patients are back at work in 4 to 7 days, with visits through the first year.
★★★★★"Dr. Keshavarzi explained every detail of the surgery from getting prepared, to the actual day of surgery, and beyond. Dr. K was available via phone call or text at any moment."
Hannah StandifordGoogle review
★★★★★"Lily was absolutely amazing and helped me through the whole process. Mari was also a lot of help, she explained the diet thoroughly and was always happy to help."
Mikey MarteGoogle review
★★★★★"Great doctor and staff. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and always explain things to you during your monthly visit. Recommend his service for bariatric treatment/surgery."
Santiago TrujilloGoogle review
4.9 out of 5 from 80 Google reviews
Our gastric sleeve has one published package price, so you can compare and plan before your first visit.
The package covers the items listed on the card. If Dr. K performs your pre-op endoscopy, the procedure is included in the overall cost and only a hospital fee is added. Pricing for gastric bypass, ESG, the gastric balloon and medical weight loss depends on your plan and is reviewed with you at your consultation.
Financing is available through Cherry, and debit or credit cards are accepted for the remaining balance. Read our financing details.
Surgery plus your first year of care
Your consultation, surgery planning and follow-up visits are with Dr. K and our team at our South Miami office. Required pre-op tests can be done at our clinic or at an outside facility, so you can complete many of them closer to home. Our team coordinates each step so you are not left tracking it on your own.
Surgery dates are often available within the same month. The main factor is how quickly your medical clearances and endoscopy are completed. We also offer an expedited gastric sleeve path for patients who are ready to move quickly.
Yes. An upper endoscopy, called an EGD, is required along with medical clearances. Dr. Keshavarzi can perform it, in which case the procedure is included in your overall cost and a separate hospital fee applies, or you can have it done elsewhere. An EGD from within the last 5 months is accepted.
Weight loss injections must be stopped at least 2 weeks before surgery. Many patients come to us after trying GLP-1 medication, and Dr. K can explain whether medication, surgery or a combination fits your goals. He oversees medical weight loss as well as surgery, so the advice is not tied to one option.
Most patients return to work 4 to 7 days after the procedure. Avoid lifting more than 20 pounds while you heal. You will also move through staged diet phases, and your follow-up visits check that recovery stays on track.
Yes. Our low BMI Mini Sleeve is designed for patients with less weight to lose than standard surgical criteria assume, and ESG and the ORBERA gastric balloon are nonsurgical alternatives. Dr. K reviews your history and goals before recommending any of them.
Yes. Dr. K offers a teen gastric sleeve for adolescents with severe obesity when supervised diet and exercise have not been enough. The program includes close nutrition guidance and support for the whole family.
Say hello to Dr. K, the surgeon you meet at your consultation.
Patients from across Miami-Dade County come to our South Miami office for consultations, surgery planning and every follow-up visit. You meet Dr. K, get a clear recommendation and leave knowing your next steps and your costs.
