From Key Biscayne, our South Miami office is a short drive across the causeway. There, board-certified bariatric surgeon Dr. Reza Keshavarzi guides your care 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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Bariatric surgery shrinks the stomach, and some procedures also reroute part of the digestive tract. Smaller portions leave you feeling full, and hunger signals quiet down. Dr. K uses minimally invasive techniques, working through small incisions.
Your surgery happens with us in South Miami, about 30 minutes from Key Biscayne. Head north over the Rickenbacker Causeway on FL-913, then follow US-1 south. One surgeon knows your case from the first conversation to the last follow-up visit, all close to home.
Bariatric surgery covers several procedures rather than one operation. Because Dr. K offers surgical, endoscopic and nonsurgical options, his recommendation is shaped by your health, not by a single 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. |
The scale tells only part of the story. 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 eating changes after surgery.
For some patients, a different first step makes more sense, like bringing a medical condition under control. Medical weight loss or an endoscopic procedure can come first.
Patients call Dr. Reza Keshavarzi simply Dr. K. He is a board-certified bariatric surgeon and the lead surgeon at Miami VIP Surgery. He performs the surgical and endoscopic procedures listed 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.
Patients often say how easy he is to reach. Several reviews mention Dr. K sharing his own cell number and checking in after they got home. Recovering on Key Biscayne, you are still only about 30 minutes from his office.
Share your history, goals and options with Dr. K. Meet him in person at our South Miami office, or start with a virtual consultation from home.
You need medical clearances and an upper endoscopy, known as an EGD. Complete them with us or at an outside facility closer to home. Results ordered through our Miami clinic are back within 48 hours.
Before surgery you follow a pre-surgery diet, and any weight loss injections stop at least two weeks ahead. Our team walks you through every step. 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 back over the causeway to Key Biscayne.
Most patients go back to work 4 to 7 days after surgery and avoid lifting over 20 pounds while healing. You can find stage-by-stage diet plans on our website, and Dr. K remains reachable by phone and text.
Your first year of follow-up appointments is included in the gastric sleeve package, so the surgeon who did your operation keeps tracking your progress, a short drive from home.
Our gastric sleeve price is posted openly, so you can plan before you ever pick up the phone. For other procedures, pricing depends on your plan and is reviewed 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
Either works. You can come to our South Miami office, about 30 minutes from Key Biscayne, 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.
No single factor usually rules you out. Dr. K considers your health history, the medications you take, your medical clearances and how ready you are for the eating changes after surgery. When surgery is not the best first step, medical weight loss or an endoscopic procedure can come first.
Yes. You can complete the required medical clearances and upper endoscopy with us in South Miami or at an outside facility closer to home. Our team explains which tests you need and reviews the results with Dr. K.
Results vary with your starting weight, your procedure and how carefully you follow the post-surgery diet. Weight loss is usually fastest in the first months after surgery. 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 both suits your goals.
Book a complimentary consultation from Key Biscayne, in person or by video, and leave with a clear plan: the procedure that fits, the tests you need and when surgery could happen.
