Southwest Ranches patients can reach Dr. Reza Keshavarzi in South Miami in about half an hour. He is a board-certified bariatric surgeon who guides you 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 reduces the size of the stomach. Some procedures also reroute part of the digestive tract. You feel full on much smaller portions, and hunger signals ease. Dr. K uses minimally invasive techniques with small incisions.
Your surgery happens at our South Miami office, about half an hour from Southwest Ranches by way of I-75 S and FL-826 S. It is an easy drive, and it keeps one surgeon in charge of your care from your first talk to your last follow-up.
There are many types of bariatric procedures, not just one. Dr. K offers surgical, endoscopic and nonsurgical choices, so your plan is built around your health instead of 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 is only part of the picture. Dr. K considers how your weight has changed over time, any related health conditions, the approaches you have tried and how ready you are for new eating habits after surgery.
For some patients, another step makes sense first, like bringing a health condition under control. That may mean an endoscopic procedure or medical weight loss.
Dr. Keshavarzi, whom patients call Dr. K, is a board-certified bariatric surgeon and lead surgeon at Miami VIP Surgery. He performs the surgical and endoscopic procedures 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.
Patients often say how easy he is to reach. Several reviews mention Dr. K giving out his own cell number and checking in after they got home, a comfort while you rest at home in Southwest Ranches.
Share your history, goals and questions with Dr. K. Meet at the South Miami office or choose a virtual consultation from home.
You need medical clearances and an upper endoscopy, known as an EGD. Do them with us or at an outside facility closer to home. Results ordered through our Miami clinic are back within 48 hours.
You start a pre-surgery diet, and any weight loss injections stop at least two weeks before surgery. Our team helps at every step. 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 Southwest Ranches.
Most patients go back to work 4 to 7 days after surgery and avoid lifting more than 20 pounds while healing. You can find diet plans for each stage on our website, and Dr. K is available by phone and text.
Your first year of follow-up visits is included in the gastric sleeve package, so the surgeon who operated on you keeps watching your progress.
Our gastric sleeve price is posted openly, so you can plan ahead before you 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
Either works. You can come to our South Miami office, about half an hour away, or meet Dr. K by video from home. Surgery and follow-ups take place close by once your plan and testing are ready.
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.
One single factor rarely rules you out. Dr. K looks at your health history, the medications you take, your medical clearances and how ready you are for new eating habits after surgery. If surgery should wait, 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. Our team explains which tests you need and reviews the results with Dr. K.
That varies with your starting weight, your procedure and how well you stick to the post-surgery diet. Most weight loss tends to happen 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 if medication, surgery or a mix of both suits your goals.
Book a complimentary consultation from Southwest Ranches and walk away with a clear plan: the right procedure, the tests you need and a possible surgery date.
