Dr. Reza Keshavarzi's Mini Sleeve is a gastric sleeve planned for adults with a BMI of 25 to 30, and he stays your surgeon from the first visit through your first year.
BeforeAfterEvery pair is a patient Dr. Keshavarzi operated on, before surgery on the left and after on the right. Results vary with starting weight, health and the habits kept after surgery.
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A patient's before and after, and what changed beyond the scale.
Dr. K calls it the Mini Sleeve: a gastric sleeve planned for adults whose BMI sits between 25 and 30 and whose weight has not stayed off with diet, exercise or medication.
Through a few small laparoscopic incisions, he removes the outer portion of the stomach and leaves a narrow sleeve. The smaller stomach holds less, so you feel full sooner, and appetite often quiets because the removed section makes much of the hunger hormone.
Dr. K confirms fit at your consultation. These are the patterns he looks for.
Dr. K performs or oversees each of these, so his advice is about what fits you.
Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, known to patients as Dr. K, is a board certified bariatric surgeon. He completed his surgical residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital and a fellowship in laparoscopic, bariatric and robotic surgery at Jackson South Medical Center.
Besides the Mini Sleeve, he performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, ESG and ORBERA balloon procedures and oversees medical weight loss.
Dr. K practices what he coaches: staying active, eating well and keeping a healthy weight.
A low BMI does not leave you with one choice. Dr. K offers all four of these.
| Option | How it works | How long it lasts | Often chosen by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low BMI gastric sleeve | Laparoscopic surgery removes the outer part of the stomach | The stomach stays smaller, and the surgery cannot be reversed | Adults with a BMI of 25 to 30 who want a lasting change |
| Medical weight loss | A personalized plan that can include GLP-1 medication to control appetite | Works while you stay on the plan | Patients who prefer no procedure, or who need a jump-start |
| ESG | Sutures placed through an endoscope fold the stomach smaller | No stomach tissue is removed | Patients who want no incisions |
| Gastric balloon | A balloon placed by endoscope takes up room in the stomach | Temporary: once the balloon is removed, the stomach returns to its usual size | Patients who want a supervised short-term start |
The real breakthrough is knowing when to use the right treatment, or the right combination, for you.
He has been there the whole process, provided his cell phone to make sure he could be reached at all hours.
3 years ago I had my gastric sleeve and since then he has continue with his care and professionalism, guiding me so that the surgery continues to be a success.
The doctor was very straightforward and honest and extremely professional.
He reviews your history and goals and tells you plainly whether the Mini Sleeve fits. You leave with a plan and a quote.
Medical clearances and an upper endoscopy (EGD) are required. An EGD from the last five months is accepted, and Dr. K can perform it if you need one.
You follow a pre-surgery diet, with our team supporting you through each step.
Dr. K performs the sleeve through small incisions, and your hospital stay is part of the package.
Most patients return to work 4 to 7 days after surgery and avoid lifting anything over 20 lbs while healing. Follow-up visits with Dr. K continue through your first year.
We publish our sleeve price so you can plan ahead, with financing that spreads the cost.
$14,000
Dr. K confirms your exact Mini Sleeve quote at your consultation.
Cherry is accepted for surgery, and debit or credit cards cover any remaining balance.
Dr. K's Mini Sleeve is designed for adults with a BMI between 25 and 30. Above 30, the standard gastric sleeve or gastric bypass is usually the better conversation. Dr. K also weighs your health history and what you have already tried.
It can be for patients in the 25 to 30 range whose weight has not stayed off with diet, exercise or medication and who want a lasting change in stomach size. It is still surgery and it cannot be reversed. That is why Dr. K lays it side by side with the nonsurgical options before you decide.
Many programs use it as a memory aid for eating after a sleeve: take about 20 minutes for a meal, chew each bite around 20 times and keep drinks about 20 minutes away from meals. The exact rules change by stage of recovery. Your diet plan from our team sets them for you, and our diet plans are on our website.
Your consultation, surgery planning and follow-up visits are with Dr. K at our South Miami office. Required pre-op tests can be done at our clinic or at an outside facility you choose.
Yes. Dr. K oversees medical weight loss as well as surgery, so he can plan the change with you. Weight loss injections must be stopped at least two weeks before surgery.
Surgery dates are often available within the same month. How fast you get a date depends on finishing your required tests and clearances. Results from our recommended doctor usually come back within 48 hours.
Meet Dr. K at Miami VIP Surgery, find out whether a low BMI sleeve fits you and leave with a clear price, timeline and next step.
7330 SW 62nd Pl STE 210, South Miami, FL 33143. Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm.
