Boca Raton patients work with one board-certified surgeon, Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, from the first conversation to the one-year visit, and our gastric sleeve package includes that first year of follow-up.
Each photo is one of our own patients, before on the left and after on the right. Results vary from person to person and depend on the procedure and the habits that follow it.
Bariatric surgery makes the stomach hold less, so meals end sooner and constant hunger eases.
Most procedures are laparoscopic, done through a few small incisions with a camera. Endoscopic options such as ESG and the ORBERA balloon work through the mouth, with no incisions at all.
Surgery or a GLP-1 medication? Weight loss injections such as Ozempic lower appetite for as long as you keep taking them. Surgery changes the stomach itself. Dr. K prescribes medication and performs surgery, so he can recommend either one or a combination, based on what your health calls for.
Every option below is performed or overseen by Dr. K himself. That lets him match the procedure to you, rather than fitting you to the one procedure a program happens to sell.
| Procedure | Approach | What changes | Often a fit for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric Sleeve | Laparoscopic | Most of the stomach is removed, leaving a narrow sleeve that fills quickly. | Adults whose weight is affecting their health and daily life |
| Low BMI "Mini Sleeve" | Laparoscopic | A sleeve planned for patients with a BMI of 25 to 30. | People told elsewhere they do not weigh enough for surgery |
| Teen Gastric Sleeve | Laparoscopic | The sleeve procedure, planned with the teen and the family together. | Teens ages 14 to 17 |
| Gastric Bypass | Laparoscopic | A small stomach pouch is connected lower in the small intestine, so food skips part of the digestive tract. | Patients with type 2 diabetes or heavy reflux |
| Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) | No incisions | Stitches placed from inside the stomach fold it into a smaller shape. | Patients who want a smaller stomach without surgery |
| ORBERA Gastric Balloon | No incisions | A soft balloon fills part of the stomach for a set period, then is removed. | Patients who want a shorter-term first step |
| Medical Weight Loss | Nonsurgical | A personalized plan from our weight loss specialists, which can include weight loss injections. | Patients not ready for a procedure, or wanting support after one |
Candidacy is a conversation, not one number on a chart. Dr. K looks at your health, your history with diets and medication, and the life you want after surgery. These are the situations patients bring to him most often.
Dr. Keshavarzi, Dr. K to his patients, has spent decades in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery. He trained at Jackson Memorial Hospital, then completed a fellowship in laparoscopic, bariatric and robotic surgery at Jackson South Medical Center.
For a patient in Boca Raton, the key point is continuity. The surgeon at your consultation is the one who operates and the one who checks on you once you are home, and reviews describe him calling patients after surgery to see how they are doing.
Your visits with Dr. K take place at our South Miami office. Much of the preparation in between can be handled in Palm Beach County.
He goes over your health history, what you have already tried and your goals, then explains which option fits and why.
Required clearances can be done at our clinic or at a facility near Boca Raton. Scheduling moves as fast as these come back.
An EGD is required before surgery. Dr. K can perform it, or a recent one from another facility can be used.
A pre-surgery diet is part of every plan, and our team guides you through it. Weight loss injections are stopped at least two weeks before the operation.
Dr. K performs your procedure in the hospital, and our team stays in touch once you are back home in Boca Raton.
Follow-up visits track your progress and adjust your eating plan as you return to regular food. The gastric sleeve package includes these visits.
"Dr. Keshavarzi was with us throughout the whole process and was even contacting us once home to see if everything was running smoothly."
"Dr. Keshavarzi explained every detail of the surgery from getting prepared, to the actual day of surgery, and beyond."
"Very friendly, knowledgeable, and always explain things to you during your monthly visit."
Patients coming from Boca Raton pay the same published package price as every patient we treat. Here is what is included and how payment works.
Plans run up to 24 months at 0% interest, with monthly payments as low as $320. Debit and credit cards are accepted for the remaining balance.
When Dr. K performs your EGD, the procedure is included in your overall cost and only a $750 hospital fee applies.
Pricing for gastric bypass, ESG, the gastric balloon and medical weight loss is reviewed at your consultation, along with any insurance questions. Read our financing details
Your visits with Dr. K are at our office at 7330 SW 62nd Pl, Suite 210, in South Miami. Required tests and medical clearances can be done at a facility closer to Boca Raton, and an EGD done within the last 5 months is accepted. That keeps the number of drives south to a minimum.
It depends on your health, your weight and how long you want the result to last. Weight loss injections reduce appetite while you keep taking them, while surgery changes the stomach itself. Dr. K offers both, so he can recommend one or a combination. If you move ahead with surgery, injections are stopped at least two weeks before the operation.
Surgery is a tool, and the years that follow depend on the habits built around it. Regular follow-up, a protein-first eating plan and daily movement are what we coach patients on long after the first year. Dr. K reminds patients to get outside and move, and he practices that himself.
Coverage depends on your plan, and we go through your insurance questions at your consultation. Patients paying on their own can choose our gastric sleeve package, which has one published price, and Cherry financing can spread the cost over up to 24 months at 0% interest.
The timing depends on how quickly your required tests are finished. Results from our recommended doctor usually come back within 48 hours, and surgery dates are often available within the current month once everything is complete.
Most patients return to work 4 to 7 days after the procedure. Lifting more than 20 lbs is off limits during early recovery, and our team gives you a diet plan that moves you back to regular food in stages.
Tell us where you are in your weight loss journey, and we will set up a time for you to talk with Dr. K about the option that fits.
7330 SW 62nd Pl, Suite 210
South Miami, FL 33143
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday
