One surgeon from your first visit to your last check-up: Dr. Reza Keshavarzi plans and performs your sleeve, and one $14,000 package includes a full year of follow-up.
Each pair shows a patient Dr. Keshavarzi treated with a gastric sleeve, before surgery on the left and after on the right. Individual results vary with starting weight, health and the habits built after surgery.
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One patient's transformation, from her first photo to her latest.
A day with Dr. K, from patient visits to the operating room.
A gastric sleeve, or sleeve gastrectomy, reshapes the stomach into a slim tube. Dr. Keshavarzi removes the large, stretchy outer curve of the stomach, roughly three quarters of it, and seals the rest into a narrow sleeve.
He operates laparoscopically, through a few small incisions, guiding the instruments while he watches a camera view on a monitor. That approach is the focus of his fellowship training in laparoscopic, bariatric and robotic surgery.
The sleeve holds a fraction of what your stomach held before, so small meals satisfy you.
The removed section makes most of ghrelin, a hunger hormone, so many patients notice fewer cravings.
Food still passes through the stomach outlet and the full intestine. Nothing is rerouted.
The sleeve is built for adults carrying significant excess weight who want a permanent change in how much they can eat. Dr. K weighs your full health history before he recommends it.
Dr. Keshavarzi performs or oversees every option below. If the sleeve is not your right fit, you hear that at your consultation, along with what is.
| Option | What It Does | Incisions | How Long It Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric Sleeve | Removes about three quarters of the stomach and leaves a narrow sleeve | A few small laparoscopic incisions | Permanent |
| Gastric Bypass | Creates a small stomach pouch joined further down the small intestine | A few small laparoscopic incisions | Long term |
| ESG | Stitches the stomach smaller from the inside, with nothing removed | None, done through the mouth | Long term |
| ORBERA Gastric Balloon | A soft balloon takes up stomach space, then is removed | None, done through the mouth | Temporary |
| GLP-1 Medication | Injections that lower appetite | None | While in use |
GLP-1s or surgery, or both: how we match the tool to the patient.
Patients call him Dr. K. He trained in Miami-Dade, completing his surgical residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital and a fellowship in laparoscopic, bariatric and robotic surgery at Jackson South Medical Center.
Beyond the sleeve, he performs gastric bypass, ESG and the ORBERA balloon and oversees medical weight loss, so your plan is chosen from every option rather than one. He earned his medical degree with High Distinction from the University of Kentucky after graduating Summa Cum Laude from the University of Louisville.
Meet Dr. K, the bariatric surgeon behind your plan.
Our team supports you through each stage of preparation. How fast you move is set mostly by how quickly your tests are done.
Dr. K reviews your health, your past attempts and your goals, then recommends the sleeve or a better-suited option.
Medical clearances and an upper endoscopy, at our clinic or elsewhere. An EGD from the last five months counts.
You follow a required pre-surgery diet. Weight loss injections stop at least two weeks before surgery.
Dr. K performs your sleeve laparoscopically. Your hospital stay is part of the package.
Most patients return to work in 4 to 7 days and avoid lifting over 20 lbs while they heal.
Dr. K's reminder for life after surgery: get outside and move.
The surgeon who meets you at your consultation is the one in the operating room and at your follow-up visits through your first year. Dr. K also contacts patients from his own cell phone, so questions between visits reach him directly.
I had the gastric sleeve in September of 2022. All I have to say is, I wish I did this much sooner.
He has been there for me from the beginning of my journey until now. It's been a year since my gastric sleeve surgery, 70 lbs later.
When I met him for the very first time I didn't even think about it and scheduled my gastric sleeve surgery with him. He made sure I trusted him and that I was mentally prepared for my surgery.
Our gastric sleeve package has one published price, so the main number is clear before you commit to surgery.
$14,000base cost
The package price includes each of these.
Cherry financing can cover your surgery, and debit or credit cards are accepted for any remaining balance. Full terms are on our financing page.
Our office is at 7330 SW 62nd Pl, Suite 210, in South Miami, and it is open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Patients from Hialeah come to us for their consultation and their follow-up visits. Your first year of follow-up is already included in the surgery package.
It depends on your starting weight, your health and how closely you follow your eating and activity plan. Most of the loss happens during the first year. One of our patients wrote in her Google review that she was 60 pounds down four months after her sleeve, and Dr. K sets realistic goals for your body at your consultation.
Dr. Keshavarzi performs the sleeve laparoscopically, through a few small incisions rather than one large opening. The marks are small and usually fade over the months after surgery. He can show you where the incisions go during your consultation.
No. The part of the stomach that is removed cannot be replaced, so we make sure the sleeve is the right choice before you commit. If you prefer an option that removes no stomach, Dr. K also performs endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and places the ORBERA gastric balloon.
Yes. You can have your EGD done with Dr. Keshavarzi or at another facility. When he performs it, the procedure itself is included in your surgery cost and a separate $750 hospital fee applies.
Surgery dates are often available within the current month. The pace depends on how quickly you complete your required tests and medical clearances. Patients who want to move fast can ask about our Expedited Gastric Sleeve option.
Meet Dr. Keshavarzi, find out whether the sleeve is right for you and leave with a clear cost, timeline and next step.
7330 SW 62nd Pl STE 210, South Miami, FL 33143. Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm.
