Dr. Reza Keshavarzi's Mini Sleeve is a laparoscopic gastric sleeve planned for adults with a BMI of 25 to 30, with pre-surgery testing you can complete near home and one surgeon from your first visit through your first year.
BeforeAfterEvery photo below is one of Dr. K's own patients, before on the left and after on the right. The first three started in the low BMI range, so the change is a reshaped midsection and a smaller clothing size rather than a dramatic drop on the scale. Your own result depends on your starting point, your health and the habits you keep.
A few of the transformations our team has been proud to be part of.
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BeforeAfterA low BMI gastric sleeve is a sleeve gastrectomy for adults who sit below the weight ranges bariatric surgery has traditionally required. Dr. K calls his version the Mini Sleeve and reserves it for a BMI between 25 and 30, when extra weight keeps coming back after diets, programs or medication.
Working laparoscopically through a few small incisions, he removes the stretchy outer curve of the stomach and leaves a slim tube. You feel full on smaller portions, and many patients notice less hunger between meals because much of the hunger hormone ghrelin is made in the tissue that comes out. Nothing is rerouted, so food still follows its usual path.
Our office is in South Miami. Patients from Davie keep the same surgeon and the same year of follow-up as patients who live nearby, and most testing before surgery can be done closer to home.
Dr. K decides fit with you at your consultation. These are the signs that the conversation is worth having.
He performs every one of these himself, so his advice is about your fit rather than a single procedure.
Dr. Keshavarzi, known to patients as Dr. K, is our lead surgeon and a board certified bariatric surgeon. After his surgical residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital, he completed a fellowship in laparoscopic, bariatric and robotic surgery at Jackson South Medical Center.
He performs the Mini Sleeve, the standard sleeve, gastric bypass, ESG and the ORBERA balloon, and he oversees medical weight loss. That range lets him recommend the lightest option that will work for you. Reviews often mention that he stays easy to reach long after surgery day.
Rapid-fire questions with Dr. K about bariatric surgery.
Each option below is offered by Dr. K. The right one depends on your BMI, your history with medication and how lasting a change you want.
| Option | Usual BMI fit | How it works | How long it lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Sleeve | 25 to 30 | Part of the stomach is removed through small incisions | Permanent, since the sleeve cannot be reversed |
| Gastric sleeve | Above 30 | The same operation, planned for a higher starting weight | Permanent |
| ESG | Decided at your consultation | Sutures placed through an endoscope fold the stomach smaller, with no tissue removed | Long term, with no incisions |
| Gastric balloon | Decided at your consultation | A balloon placed in the stomach takes up space so you eat less | Temporary |
| Medical weight loss | Any | A supervised plan for appetite and habits, which can include GLP-1 medication | While you stay on the plan |
The real decision is which treatment, or which combination, fits you.
From the moment I walked into his office my life changed for the better.
He has been there the whole process, provided his cell phone to make sure he could be reached at all hours.
The doctor was very straightforward and honest and extremely professional.
He goes over your weight history, your health and your goals, then tells you plainly whether the Mini Sleeve or another option suits you. You leave with a plan, a price and the next step.
Surgery requires medical clearances and an upper endoscopy. You can complete tests with us or at a facility near Davie, and an endoscopy from the past five months is accepted. Our recommended doctor usually returns results within 48 hours.
You follow a pre-surgery diet, with our team supporting you through preparation. If you use weight loss injections, you stop them at least two weeks before surgery.
Dr. K performs the sleeve through small incisions, and your hospital stay is part of the package. Once testing is complete, dates are often open within the same month.
Most patients return to work in 4 to 7 days and avoid lifting more than 20 lbs while healing. Follow-up visits continue through the first year, and our diet plans guide you between them.
From Davie, most patients head south on I-75, pick up the Palmetto Expressway and follow it down to US-1. Our office is just off US-1 in South Miami.
We publish one package price for the sleeve, and it is the same whether you live in Davie or around the corner from our office.
$14,000
If Dr. K performs your endoscopy, the procedure is part of the overall cost and a $750 hospital fee applies. He confirms your Mini Sleeve quote at your consultation.
Cherry is accepted for surgery, and debit or credit cards cover any remaining balance. Full terms are on our financing page.
Dr. K plans his Mini Sleeve for adults with a BMI between 25 and 30. Above that range, the standard gastric sleeve or a gastric bypass is usually the better fit, and he performs both. Your health history and what you have already tried count as much as the number.
No. Required tests can be done at an outside facility closer to Davie, and an upper endoscopy from the past five months is accepted. Your consultation with Dr. K, your surgery and your follow-up visits are with our team.
Timing depends on how quickly your clearances and endoscopy are complete. Results from our recommended doctor usually come back within 48 hours, and surgery dates are often open within the same month once testing is done.
Yes, many patients come to us after medication. Weight loss injections must be stopped at least two weeks before surgery. Dr. K oversees medical weight loss as well as surgery, so he plans the change with you.
There is no fixed number. Starting from a BMI of 25 to 30 means less weight to lose, so totals are smaller than the figures quoted for higher BMI sleeves. Dr. K sets a realistic goal with you and tracks it at every follow-up visit.
Most of our sleeve patients return to work 4 to 7 days after the procedure. Avoid lifting more than 20 lbs while you heal, and keep your follow-up visits through the first year.
The package covers your hospital stay, Dr. K's surgeon's fee, all hospital-related fees and follow-up appointments for the first year. If Dr. K performs your endoscopy, the procedure is part of the overall cost and a $750 hospital fee applies.
Meet Dr. K, find out whether a low BMI sleeve fits your goals and leave with a clear price and timeline.
7330 SW 62nd Pl STE 210, South Miami, FL 33143. Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm.
