The ORBERA balloon is placed through the mouth, without incisions, by Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, a board-certified bariatric surgeon who also performs ESG and gastric sleeve surgery and can tell you honestly which option fits.
A gastric balloon is a soft silicone balloon placed in the stomach and filled with saline. It takes up space, so you feel full on smaller portions and hunger is easier to manage while you build new eating habits.
The balloon Dr. K uses is ORBERA. He guides it into the stomach with an endoscope passed through the mouth, under sedation, so there are no incisions and nothing in your stomach is cut or removed. It stays in place for about six months, then he takes it out the same way.
Weight loss can begin right away. The six months matter just as much: they are your window to learn how full feels and to make those habits second nature before the balloon comes out.
Because Dr. K performs every weight loss procedure we offer, the balloon is recommended only when it is the right tool for your goals and health history.
From the first conversation to life after removal, here is how the program runs.
He reviews your health history, past weight loss attempts and goals, then compares the balloon with your other options. You leave knowing whether it fits and what your plan looks like.
Dr. K orders any tests and medical clearance he needs. Our team supports you through each step and answers questions as they come up.
Under sedation, the deflated balloon is guided into the stomach with an endoscope and filled with saline. Most patients go home the same day.
You start with liquids, then move to soft foods and on to regular meals in smaller portions. Dr. K and our team guide each stage.
You feel full sooner and learn to stop there. Follow-up visits track your progress, and Dr. K stays reachable on his personal cell between them.
The balloon is deflated and removed endoscopically. Your habits carry the results forward, and some patients continue with medical weight loss for added support.
Patients call him Dr. K. He brings decades of experience in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery and performs ORBERA balloon placement, ESG, gastric sleeve, low BMI Mini Sleeve, teen gastric sleeve and gastric bypass, and he oversees medical weight loss. That range is why his recommendation is about your goals, not about the one procedure he happens to offer.
He also gives patients his personal cell number, so a question during your six months reaches the surgeon who placed your balloon.
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.
The doctor was very straightforward and honest and extremely professional.
He has been there the whole process, provided his cell phone to make sure he could be reached at all hours.
Dr. K performs all three, so the comparison you get at your consultation is not weighted toward one procedure.
| Gastric Balloon | ESG | Gastric Sleeve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it is done | Saline-filled ORBERA balloon placed with an endoscope through the mouth | Endoscopic sutures fold and narrow the stomach from the inside | Laparoscopic surgery removes a large part of the stomach |
| Incisions | None | None | Small laparoscopic incisions |
| Temporary or lasting | Temporary, removed after about six months | Lasting, the stomach stays in place but smaller | Permanent |
| Often suits | People who want a nonsurgical, time-limited start | People who want a lasting change without surgery | People with more weight to lose who want the most durable tool |
| Learn more | Gastric balloon | ESG | Gastric sleeve |
Your cost depends on the plan Dr. K builds with you, including any tests he orders before placement, so we give you an exact figure after your consultation rather than a number that may not apply to you.
What we can share now is how patients pay. Financing lets you spread the cost of your program over time, and our team walks you through every option during your visit.
Cherry is accepted as a payment method, along with debit and credit cards.
Patients from Pembroke Pines, FL see Dr. K at our office in South Miami. The drive runs south through Miami-Dade on the main expressways:
Between visits, you are not left waiting for the next appointment: Dr. K's personal cell keeps you connected to your surgeon.
7330 SW 62nd Pl, STE 210
South Miami, FL 33143
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday and Sunday, closed
Your price depends on the plan Dr. K builds with you, so we confirm it after your consultation. Financing options include 24 months at 0% interest and monthly payments as low as $320, and Cherry is accepted as a payment method.
It is worth it for people who want a nonsurgical, time-limited tool and are ready to change how they eat during the six months it is in place. The balloon makes smaller portions easier, but the habits you build are what keep the weight off after removal. If your goals call for more, Dr. K will tell you and compare ESG or gastric sleeve surgery with you.
After about six months, Dr. K removes the balloon the same way it went in: through the mouth with an endoscope, under sedation. The balloon is deflated first and then withdrawn, with no incisions. Most patients go home the same day.
No. The ORBERA balloon is placed endoscopically through the mouth, so there are no incisions and nothing is cut, stapled or removed from the stomach. It is a short outpatient procedure performed under sedation.
The first days after placement are liquids only while your stomach adjusts, followed by soft foods and then regular foods in smaller portions. Dr. K and our team guide each stage, and our diet plans are available on our website.
Your stomach returns to its normal size, so the portion habits and food choices you practiced during the program carry the results forward. Some patients continue with our medical weight loss program for added support. Dr. K stays involved and reachable through this stage.
Yes. Patients from Pembroke Pines, FL see Dr. K at our office at 7330 SW 62nd Pl, Suite 210, in South Miami. Between visits, Dr. K gives patients his personal cell number so questions get answered without an extra trip.
Find out whether the ORBERA balloon fits your goals, and leave with a clear plan either way.
