Cutler Bay patients have a board-certified bariatric surgeon close to home. Dr. Reza Keshavarzi guides your care in South Miami, from a complimentary consultation 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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Weight loss surgery reduces the size of the stomach. Some procedures also reroute part of the digestive tract. Smaller portions then leave you satisfied, and hunger signals ease. Dr. K uses minimally invasive techniques with small incisions.
Your surgery happens with us in South Miami, about 20 minutes from Cutler Bay by Florida's Turnpike and FL-874 N. That short drive gives you one surgeon close to home who knows your case from your first conversation to your last follow-up visit.
There is no single bariatric operation. It is a group of procedures, and Dr. K offers surgical, endoscopic and nonsurgical choices. Your recommendation is shaped by your health, not by one preferred technique.
| 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 surgery is right for you. Dr. K reviews your weight history, any health conditions linked to your weight, the approaches you have already tried and how ready you are for the new way of eating after surgery.
For some patients, the right starting point is different, like bringing a medical condition under control. In that case, an endoscopic procedure or medical weight loss may come before surgery.
Patients call him Dr. K. Dr. Keshavarzi is a board-certified bariatric surgeon and the lead surgeon at Miami VIP Surgery. He performs the surgical and endoscopic procedures described above and oversees 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.
Many patients say he is easy to reach. Several reviews mention Dr. K giving out his own cell number and checking in after they got home. For Cutler Bay patients, that support comes from an office just a short drive away.
Meet with Dr. K to go over your history, goals and options. You can come to the office or meet by video, whichever is easier for you.
You will 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 come back within 48 hours.
Before surgery you follow a special diet, and any weight loss injections stop at least two weeks ahead of your operation. Our team guides you along the way. Once testing is done, dates often open within the same month.
Dr. K performs your procedure and checks on you during your hospital stay. Our team lets you know when you are ready for the short ride home to Cutler Bay.
Most patients are back at work 4 to 7 days after surgery and avoid lifting anything over 20 pounds while they heal. You can find stage-by-stage diet plans on our website, and Dr. K is reachable by phone and text.
Your first year of follow-up visits is included in the gastric sleeve package. The surgeon who performed your operation is the one watching your progress, and those visits are a short drive from Cutler Bay.
Our gastric sleeve price is listed openly, so you can plan ahead before you ever call. For other procedures, cost depends on your plan and is reviewed during 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
Either works. You can come to our South Miami office, about 20 minutes from Cutler Bay, or start with a virtual consultation from home. Pre-op visits, surgery and follow-ups all stay close by.
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.
A single factor rarely rules you out. Dr. K looks at your health history, the medications you take, your medical clearances and how prepared you are for the eating changes after surgery. When surgery is not the best place to start, an endoscopic procedure or medical weight loss may come first.
Yes. Your medical clearances and upper endoscopy can be done with us in South Miami or at an outside facility closer to home. Our team lists the 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 post-surgery diet. Weight loss is usually quickest in the first months. At your consultation, Dr. K gives you a realistic 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 combination suits your goals.
Book a complimentary consultation, in person in South Miami or by video from Cutler Bay, and leave with a clear plan: the procedure that fits, the tests you need and when surgery could happen.
