From Manalapan, patients make the trip to South Miami for surgery with Dr. Reza Keshavarzi. He is a board-certified bariatric surgeon who 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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During bariatric surgery, the stomach is made smaller. Some procedures also reroute part of the digestive tract. Smaller portions then fill you up, and hunger signals ease. Dr. K uses minimally invasive techniques and works through small incisions.
If you live in Manalapan, your surgery happens with us in South Miami. Once you cross the Intracoastal and pick up I-95 S, it is about 75 miles, usually under an hour and a half without traffic. You make the trip for one surgeon who follows your case from your first conversation to your final follow-up visit.
There is no single bariatric operation. The term covers a range of procedures, and Dr. K offers surgical, endoscopic and nonsurgical options. That way 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 you qualify. Dr. K considers your weight history, the 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 people, surgery is not the first move. You may need to bring a medical condition under control first, or start with an endoscopic procedure or medical weight loss.
Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, whom patients call Dr. K, is a board-certified bariatric surgeon and the lead surgeon at Miami VIP Surgery. He performs the surgical and endoscopic procedures listed above, and he 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 he is easy to reach. Several reviews mention Dr. K giving out his own cell number and checking in after they got home. That kind of access helps when you are recovering back in Manalapan, about 75 miles up the coast.
Start by sharing your history, goals and options with Dr. K. Consultations can be virtual, so you can have this conversation from home before you plan any drive.
You will need medical clearances and an upper endoscopy, known as an EGD. These can be done with us or at an outside facility closer to home. When results are ordered through our Miami clinic, they come back within 48 hours.
Next comes a pre-surgery diet. Any weight loss injections stop at least two weeks before your operation. Our team guides you along the way, and once testing is done, surgery dates often open within the same month.
On surgery day, Dr. K performs your procedure and checks on you while you are in the hospital. Our team will let you know how long to stay in the Miami area before you head back up I-95 to Manalapan.
Most people are back at work 4 to 7 days after surgery. 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.
Your first year of follow-up appointments is included in the gastric sleeve package. That means the surgeon who performed your operation is the same one watching your progress.
Our gastric sleeve price is published openly, so you can budget before you ever call. Other procedures are priced based on your plan, and we go over that cost 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
Yes. We offer virtual consultations, so you can meet Dr. K from your home in Manalapan. The trip to South Miami comes later, for the surgery itself, once your plan and testing are set.
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 single factor rules you out. Dr. K looks at your health history, the medications you take, your medical clearances and how prepared you are for the new eating habits after surgery. If surgery is not the best place to start, you may begin with an endoscopic procedure or medical weight loss.
Yes. Your medical clearances and upper endoscopy can be completed with us or at an outside facility closer to home, so you may not need an extra drive down I-95. Our team lists the tests you need and reviews the results with Dr. K.
Results vary with your starting weight, the procedure you have and how well you stick to the post-surgery diet. Weight typically drops most quickly in the first months after surgery. At your consultation, Dr. K will give 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 of both suits your goals.
Book a complimentary consultation from Manalapan and come away with a clear plan: the procedure that fits, the tests you need and when your surgery could happen.
