Patients from Atlantic Beach come to South Miami for surgery with Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, a board-certified bariatric surgeon. He guides your care from a complimentary consultation all the way through your first year of follow-up.
Each pair is one of our own patients, photographed before surgery and again after weight loss. Results vary from patient to patient.
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Bariatric surgery shrinks the stomach. Some procedures also reroute part of the digestive tract. The result is that smaller meals fill you up and hunger quiets down. Dr. K uses minimally invasive techniques, working through small incisions.
Your operation happens with us in South Miami, about five and a half hours south of Atlantic Beach on I-95 S and Florida's Turnpike. It is a real trip. Patients take it so one surgeon can follow their case from the first call to the final check-up.
There is no single bariatric operation. The term covers several procedures, and Dr. K offers surgical, endoscopic and nonsurgical choices. That way your health shapes the plan, not one preferred method.
| Procedure | Approach | How It Works | Often Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric Sleeve | Surgical | Removes most of the stomach, leaving a narrow sleeve that holds less food and produces less of the hormone that drives hunger. | Adults with obesity and related conditions such as type 2 diabetes or sleep apnea. |
| Low BMI "Mini Sleeve" | Surgical | A sleeve gastrectomy planned for patients carrying less excess weight. | Patients with a BMI of 25 to 30. |
| Teen Gastric Sleeve | Surgical | A sleeve gastrectomy with care planned around a body that is still growing. | Adolescents aged 14 to 17. |
| Gastric Bypass | Surgical | Creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes part of the small intestine, limiting both how much you eat and how much you absorb. | Patients with more weight to lose, severe reflux or harder-to-control diabetes. |
| Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty | Endoscopic | Stitches the stomach smaller from the inside with an endoscope passed through the mouth, with no external incisions. | Patients who want a smaller stomach without surgery. |
| ORBERA Gastric Balloon | Endoscopic | A temporary balloon placed in the stomach so you feel full sooner while new habits take hold. | Patients who want a nonsurgical start. |
| Medical Weight Loss | Nonsurgical | Personalized plans from our weight loss specialists that can include weight loss injections. | Patients not ready for a procedure, or who want support before or after one. |
Your weight alone does not decide whether you qualify. Dr. K reviews your weight over the years, the health problems linked to it, the approaches you have tried and how ready you are to change the way you eat after surgery.
For some people, the first move is something else, like bringing a health condition under control. Medical weight loss or an endoscopic procedure may come before surgery.
Patients call Dr. Keshavarzi simply Dr. K. He is a board-certified bariatric surgeon and lead surgeon at Miami VIP Surgery. He performs the surgical and endoscopic procedures above and directs our medical weight loss program.
He earned his medical degree with High Distinction from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine after graduating Summa Cum Laude from the University of Louisville. He completed his surgical residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital and a fellowship in laparoscopic, bariatric and robotic surgery at Jackson South Medical Center.
Patients often say he is easy to reach. Several reviews mention Dr. K giving out his own cell number and checking in after they got home. That counts for a lot when you are healing back near the beach, more than five hours away.
Start by sharing your history, goals and questions with Dr. K. Consultations can be virtual, so you can talk from home in Atlantic Beach before planning any trip.
You need medical clearances and an upper endoscopy, also called an EGD. These can be done with us or at an outside facility closer to home. Results ordered through our Miami clinic are back within 48 hours.
Next comes a pre-surgery diet. Weight loss injections must stop at least two weeks before your operation. Our team walks you through each step, and once testing is done, dates often open within the same month.
Dr. K performs your procedure and visits you during your hospital stay. Our team lets you know how long to remain in the Miami area before the drive back up I-95.
Most patients are back at work 4 to 7 days after the procedure. While you heal, avoid lifting anything over 20 pounds. Our website has diet plans for each stage, and you can reach Dr. K by phone and text.
The gastric sleeve package includes your first year of follow-up appointments. The surgeon who did your operation is the same one watching your progress.
Our gastric sleeve price is posted openly, so you can budget before you ever call. Costs for other procedures depend on your plan, and we go over them at your consultation.
One price covering:
Patients who find the cost of surgery difficult can ask about a special package that starts at $12,500.
Your consultation with Dr. K is complimentary.
★★★★★4.9 average from 96 Google reviews
"Dr. Keshavarzi explained every detail of the surgery from getting prepared, to the actual day of surgery, and beyond."
Hannah S., Google review
"Dr. Keshavarzi was with us throughout the whole process and was even contacting us once home to see if everything was running smoothly."
Yerandis L., Google review
"From my 1st visit he made me feel at ease with my decision to pursue bariatric surgery."
Yesi, Google review
No. Your first talk with Dr. K can be a virtual consultation from home. The trip to South Miami comes later, for the surgery itself, after your plan and testing are complete.
Our gastric sleeve package is $14,000, including the hospital stay and first-year follow-up, and Cherry financing is available. Pricing for other procedures is reviewed at your consultation.
Usually no one factor rules you out. Dr. K looks at your medical history, the medications you take now, your clearances and whether you are ready for new eating habits after surgery. When surgery is not the best place to start, medical weight loss or an endoscopic procedure may come first.
Yes. You can complete the required medical clearances and upper endoscopy with us or at an outside facility closer to home. Our team explains which tests you need and goes over the results with Dr. K.
That varies with your starting weight, your procedure and how well you stick to the diet afterward. The quickest loss tends to happen in the first months. At your consultation, Dr. K gives you an honest estimate for your procedure.
You need to stop them at least two weeks before your operation. Dr. K can also help you decide whether medication, surgery or a mix of both suits your goals.
Schedule a complimentary consultation from Atlantic Beach and walk away with a clear plan: the procedure that fits, the tests you need and a likely surgery timeline.
