Parkland patients come to our South Miami office for surgery with Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, a board-certified bariatric surgeon. He 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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These procedures shrink the stomach. Some also reroute part of the digestive tract. The result is that smaller meals fill you up and hunger becomes quieter. Dr. K uses minimally invasive techniques, working through small incisions.
Your surgery happens with us in South Miami, under an hour from Parkland. The drive runs down the Sawgrass Expressway, onto I-75 S and then the Palmetto Expressway. That keeps one surgeon close by, from your first visit to your last follow-up.
There is no single bariatric operation. The term covers several procedures. Dr. K offers surgical, endoscopic and nonsurgical choices, so your plan is built around your health and not around one 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 history and any health conditions linked to it. He also considers what you have tried before and how ready you feel for the new way of eating after surgery.
For some people, surgery is not the first move. A medical condition may need attention first. In that case, an endoscopic procedure or medical weight loss can come before surgery.
Patients call him Dr. K. Dr. Keshavarzi is a board-certified bariatric surgeon and leads the surgical team at Miami VIP Surgery. He performs each surgical and endoscopic procedure on this page 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.
Reviews often point to how easy he is to reach. Several patients say Dr. K gave them his personal cell number and checked in after they got home. That support counts while you heal in Parkland, under an hour from our office.
Meet with Dr. K to go over your health history, your goals and your options. You can come to our South Miami office or choose a virtual consultation from home.
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 helps you through it. 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 when you are ready for the short drive back to Parkland.
Most patients are back at work 4 to 7 days after surgery. While you heal, avoid lifting anything over 20 pounds. You can find diet plans for each stage on our website, and Dr. K is reachable by phone and text.
Your first year of follow-up visits comes with the gastric sleeve package. The surgeon who performed your operation is the one who follows 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."
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Either works. You can meet Dr. K in person at our South Miami office, under an hour away, or start with a virtual consultation from home. Surgery takes place in South Miami once 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.
A single factor seldom rules you out. Dr. K looks at your medical history, the medications you take, your clearances and how prepared you are for eating differently after surgery. When surgery is not the best place to start, an endoscopic procedure or medical weight loss may come first.
Yes. You can complete the required medical clearances and upper endoscopy with us or at an outside facility closer to home. We tell you exactly which tests you need, and Dr. K reviews the results with our team.
That varies with your starting weight, your procedure and how well you stick to the diet after surgery. Most people lose weight fastest during the first few months. At your consultation, Dr. K will give 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 combination suits your goals.
Book a complimentary consultation from Parkland, in person or by video, and leave knowing which procedure fits, which tests you need and when your surgery could be scheduled.
