Bariatric Surgery in Marathon, FL

Patients from Marathon and the Middle Keys see board-certified bariatric surgeon Dr. Reza Keshavarzi in South Miami, with one gastric sleeve price that covers your hospital stay and a full year of follow-up.

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  • Diplomate, American Board of Surgery
  • Fellow, ACS and ASMBS
  • Seven weight loss options
  • Pre-op tests closer to home

Weight Loss Results From Dr. K's Patients

Each image shows one of our bariatric patients before surgery on the left and after on the right. Results vary from person to person.

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What Bariatric Surgery in Marathon, FL Involves

Bariatric surgery makes the stomach smaller, so you feel full on far less food. Dr. K performs the sleeve and bypass laparoscopically through a few small incisions, and offers endoscopic options with no incisions at all.

  • Laparoscopic SurgerySleeve and bypass
  • Endoscopic OptionsESG and ORBERA balloon
  • Medical Weight LossIncluding injections
  • Follow-Up VisitsFirst year with the sleeve

Weight Loss Procedures Dr. K Performs

Dr. K performs every option on this list himself. The right one depends on your weight, your health conditions and how much change you want.

Gastric Sleeve

The gastric sleeve removes most of the stomach and leaves a narrow sleeve, so smaller portions fill you up.

Low BMI "Mini Sleeve"

A low BMI gastric sleeve for patients with less excess weight that still affects their health.

Teen Gastric Sleeve

The teen gastric sleeve is planned for adolescents aged 14 to 17.

Gastric Bypass

A gastric bypass creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes part of the small intestine, limiting intake and absorption.

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)

With ESG, sutures placed through an endoscope fold the stomach smaller from the inside.

ORBERA Gastric Balloon

A soft gastric balloon takes up space in the stomach for a set period, then is removed.

Medical Weight Loss

A personalized medical weight loss plan, which can include injections, for patients not ready for a procedure.

Signs a Weight Loss Procedure May Fit You

Dr. K decides candidacy with you after reviewing your full health history. Most patients see themselves in at least one of these.

  • Diets worked for a while, then the weight came back
  • Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea or another weight-related condition
  • A lower BMI that still affects your health
  • A teenager aged 14 to 17 with weight-related health concerns
  • Injections helped, and you want a longer-term option
  • Ready for a new eating plan and a year of follow-up
Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, bariatric surgeon, in a white coat and surgical cap with arms crossed
Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, MD, FACS, FASMBSBoard-certified bariatric surgeon

Meet Your Surgeon, Dr. Reza Keshavarzi

Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, known to his patients as Dr. K, is a board-certified bariatric surgeon and a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

He earned his medical degree with High Distinction from the University of Kentucky, completed his surgical residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital and a fellowship in laparoscopic, bariatric and robotic surgery at Jackson South Medical Center. Dr. K holds every consultation himself.

  • American Board of Surgery
  • FACS
  • FASMBS
  • SAGES member
  • AMA and FMA member

From Marathon to Surgery Day and Beyond

Living in the Keys changes how often you make the drive, not the care you receive.

  1. Consultation With Dr. K

    He reviews your health history, then explains which procedures fit and what each costs.

  2. Pre-Op Testing

    Medical clearances and an EGD are required. Tests can be done at a facility closer to Marathon, and an EGD from the last 5 months is accepted.

  3. Getting Ready

    You follow a pre-surgery diet and stop any weight loss injections at least 2 weeks before.

  4. Surgery Day

    Dr. K performs your procedure in the hospital. For the sleeve, the stay is part of the package.

  5. Recovery at Home

    Most patients return to work in 4 to 7 days and avoid lifting over 20 pounds while healing.

  6. Your First Year

    First-year follow-up comes with the sleeve, and our team answers questions by text between visits.

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What Patients Say About Dr. K

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"From my 1st visit he made me feel at ease with my decision to pursue bariatric surgery. He has been there the whole process, provided his cell phone to make sure he could be reached at all hours."

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"Dr. K was available via phone call or text at any moment."

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"I honestly wish I would have done this sooner."

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Cost of Bariatric Surgery in Marathon, FL

Your exact cost depends on the procedure Dr. K recommends. We can also send pricing by email.

Gastric Sleeve Package

$14,000

One price that covers:

  • Your hospital stay
  • Dr. K's surgeon's fee
  • All hospital-related fees
  • Follow-up appointments for the first year
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Cherry Payment Plans

Cherry offers 24 months at 0% interest, with payments as low as $320 a month. Cards are accepted for any remaining balance. See our financing options.

EGD With Dr. K

When Dr. K performs your EGD, it is included in your overall cost. A $750 hospital fee applies.

FAQ About Bariatric Surgery in Marathon, FL

How much does bariatric surgery cost for patients from Marathon, FL?

Our gastric sleeve package is $14,000 and covers your hospital stay, surgeon's fee, hospital-related fees and first-year follow-up. Other procedures are priced at your consultation, and Cherry financing is available.

Do I have to drive up from Marathon for every pre-op test?

No. Required tests can be done at our clinic or an outside facility, and an EGD from the last 5 months is accepted. Scheduling speed depends on how quickly your tests are completed.

What can disqualify you from bariatric surgery?

A health condition that makes surgery unsafe, or not being ready to follow the eating plan, can rule surgery out for now. Dr. K decides with you, and an endoscopic option or medical weight loss may still fit.

What is the 30 rule after bariatric surgery?

It usually means no drinking for about 30 minutes before and after meals, so food stays in the smaller stomach and you stay full. Our diet plans spell out the timing.

How fast will I lose weight after a gastric sleeve or bypass?

The pace depends on your starting weight, the procedure and how closely you follow the eating plan. Weight comes off fastest in the first months, and Dr. K tracks it with you through the first year.

Start Your Weight Loss Plan With Dr. K

Leave your consultation knowing which procedure fits you and what it costs.

Visiting From Marathon

From Marathon, take US-1 north up the Overseas Highway into South Miami.

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Saturday and Sunday closed