ORBERA balloon placement and removal by board-certified bariatric surgeon Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, with your surgeon a text away between visits.
A gastric balloon is a soft silicone balloon that sits in the stomach for about six months so you feel full on less food.
We use the ORBERA balloon. Dr. K passes it through the mouth on a thin endoscope while you are sedated, then fills it with saline.
Meals end sooner, so smaller portions take less willpower.
Your stomach keeps its shape and normal digestive route.
The habits built in six months are what you keep after removal.
ORBERA is generally designed for adults with a BMI of about 30 to 40, especially when:
Three visits happen in South Miami. Much of the rest can happen closer to home.
He reviews your health and tells you plainly whether the balloon fits.
Required tests can be done at our office or at a facility nearer Fort Lauderdale.
Dr. K places and fills the balloon. Most patients go home the same day.
Liquids, then soft foods, then small meals as your stomach adjusts.
Regular check-ins and personalized diet plans keep you on track.
Dr. K removes the balloon endoscopically, the same way it went in.
Dr. K performs every option below, so his advice follows your health, not one procedure.
| Gastric Balloon | ESG | Gastric Sleeve | Medical Weight Loss | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How it works | A saline balloon takes up stomach space | Internal stitches narrow the stomach | Most of the stomach is removed laparoscopically | Medication and nutrition coaching curb appetite |
| Incisions | None, done through the mouth | None, done through the mouth | Several small incisions | None |
| How long | Removed after about six months | Long term, not removed | Permanent | As long as you continue |
Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, Dr. K to his patients, is a board-certified bariatric surgeon and our lead surgeon. He completed his residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital and a fellowship in laparoscopic, bariatric and robotic surgery at Jackson South Medical Center.
He places and removes every balloon himself, and any later step stays with the surgeon who knows your history.
Weight loss myths, with Dr. K. Filmed in our exam room.
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.Loren P.Gastric balloon patient, Google review, translated from Spanish
Dr. K was available via phone call or text at any moment.Hannah S.Google review
He has been there the whole process, provided his cell phone to make sure he could be reached at all hours.YesiGoogle review
Your price depends on your plan, so Dr. K gives you an exact figure at your consultation.
Spread the cost of your balloon program over time.
It depends on your starting weight and how closely you follow the eating plan. Dr. K sets a realistic goal for you, and the habits you build decide how much stays off.
Approval rests on your weight history, health conditions and any past stomach surgery. If the balloon is not right for you, Dr. K tells you which option is.
No. Only the consultation, placement and removal happen at our office. Other questions are answered by phone or text, including by Dr. K from his own cell phone.
They work differently: the balloon limits how much your stomach holds, while injections act on appetite. We offer both, so Dr. K can recommend one, the other or a sequence.
Follow-up and nutrition guidance continue, with medical weight loss if it helps. For a longer-lasting tool, Dr. K also performs ESG and gastric sleeve.
Leave your consultation with a clear recommendation, your price and a surgeon you can reach.
