Dr. Reza Keshavarzi places the ORBERA balloon himself and also performs ESG, sleeve and bypass, so your plan fits you rather than the one procedure on offer.
A soft silicone balloon is placed in the stomach without surgery and filled with saline. It takes up room, so smaller portions feel like enough while you build new habits.
The ORBERA balloon, filled with saline once it is inside the stomach.
Under sedation, Dr. K guides the balloon through the mouth with an endoscope and fills it. You go home the same day.
A personalized plan from our weight loss specialists guides what and how much you eat.
The balloon is deflated and removed the same way it went in. Nothing is cut or stitched.
The balloon suits adults who want help with portion control without a permanent procedure, especially people who:
A previous stomach surgery or certain digestive conditions can rule it out. Dr. K reviews your history and tells you plainly which option matches you best.
Dr. K performs all three, so he has no reason to steer you toward one. Here is how they differ.
| Feature | Gastric Balloon | ESG | Gastric Sleeve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | Endoscope through the mouth | Endoscope through the mouth | Laparoscopic surgery through small incisions |
| What changes | The balloon takes up space; the stomach itself is untouched | Internal stitches fold the stomach into a smaller shape | A large part of the stomach is removed |
| How long | Temporary, removed after about six months | Designed to be long term | Permanent |
| Often chosen by | People who want a non-surgical, reversible start | People who want no incisions and a lasting change | People who want a permanent surgical change |
We also offer medical weight loss and weight loss injections, alone or alongside a procedure.
Dr. K reviews your health and goals and explains which option fits.
A short outpatient endoscopy under sedation. Home the same day.
Liquids, then soft foods, then regular food in smaller portions.
Follow-up visits, plus text guidance and direct contact with Dr. K between them.
The balloon is deflated and removed endoscopically.
Keep your habits, with medical weight loss available for added support.
Dr. K is a bariatric surgeon who performs both endoscopic and surgical weight loss procedures, including every ORBERA placement here. He completed his residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital and a fellowship in laparoscopic, bariatric and robotic surgery at Jackson South Medical Center.
He stays in touch with patients from his own cell phone.
Average rating from 80 Google reviews
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.
Your cost depends on your health history and the program Dr. K recommends, so we give you a personal quote after your consultation rather than a range that may not apply to you. Financing is available through Cherry.
Patients from Miami Gardens see Dr. K at our South Miami office. Between visits, our team answers questions by text, so small concerns do not mean a drive.
7330 SW 62nd Pl, Suite 210
South Miami, FL 33143
Monday to Friday
9:00am to 4:00pm
It varies with your starting weight, health history and how closely you follow the nutrition plan. Dr. K gives you a realistic goal at your consultation rather than a number that applies to everyone.
It is most effective as a six-month training period. The habits you build while it is in place are what keep the weight off after removal.
No. It is an endoscopic procedure with no incisions, and most patients go home the same day.
Yes, if you want a longer-lasting change. Because Dr. K performs both, he can plan that step from what he saw during your six months.
Find out whether the ORBERA balloon or another option is the right first step for you.
