Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, a board-certified bariatric surgeon, places your ORBERA balloon himself and guides you through the six months it is in and beyond.
A gastric balloon is a soft, temporary device that fills part of your stomach, so a smaller meal feels like enough. We use the ORBERA balloon, and Dr. Keshavarzi places it through the mouth with a thin, flexible endoscope.
The empty balloon goes down the esophagus on a slim tube.
Sterile saline expands it inside the stomach.
Smaller portions stop feeling like a fight.
At six months it is emptied and withdrawn.
The balloon suits adults who need help with portion size and want a temporary, nonsurgical start.
The balloon works for six months. The program is built so results hold after it comes out.
He reviews your health and weight history, compares your options and sets a goal with you.
Under sedation, Dr. Keshavarzi guides the empty balloon into your stomach and fills it. You go home the same day.
Your stomach takes several days to adjust. Our team guides what you eat and drink as portions shrink.
Regular visits track your progress while you practice the routine you will keep.
The balloon is emptied and taken out endoscopically, with no incisions.
Support continues. If you need more help later, Dr. K can add medical weight loss or a longer-term procedure.
Patients call him Dr. K. He is a board-certified bariatric surgeon with decades of experience in minimally invasive surgery, and he places every balloon himself. He also performs ESG, the gastric sleeve and gastric bypass and oversees medical weight loss, so his advice is not tied to one procedure.
He trained in surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital and completed a fellowship in laparoscopic, bariatric and robotic surgery at Jackson South Medical Center.
A short hello from Dr. K in one of our exam rooms.
Dr. K performs all three, so this is the same comparison he walks you through in person.
| Option | How It Works | Incisions | How Long It Lasts | Often Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric Balloon | A saline-filled balloon takes up stomach space | None, placed through the mouth | Temporary, removed at six months | A nonsurgical start with moderate weight to lose |
| ESG | Internal sutures narrow the stomach | None, done endoscopically | Long-term, no tissue removed | Lasting restriction without surgery |
| Gastric Sleeve | Most of the stomach is removed | A few small laparoscopic incisions | Permanent | More weight to lose or weight-related conditions |
I'm very happy with the whole process. Dr. Keshavarzi has always been incredibly kind. Getting the balloon implanted was the best decision.
The doctor was very straightforward and honest and extremely professional.
From the moment I walked into his office my life changed for the better.
Your price depends on the plan Dr. K builds with you, and you leave your consultation with the exact figure.
0%interest for up to 24 months
Monthly payments can start as low as $320, so treatment fits a monthly budget.
Dr. K offers every option, so you can weigh the balloon against ESG or a sleeve in one visit. The sleeve package covers the hospital stay, surgeon's fee, hospital fees and first-year follow-up. Full terms are on our financing page.
The ORBERA balloon stays in your stomach for up to six months, then Dr. Keshavarzi deflates it and takes it out. The habits you build during those months keep your progress going once it is gone.
Removal is done endoscopically through the mouth, the same way the balloon was placed. Under sedation, the balloon is emptied and then withdrawn, so there are still no incisions. Most patients are back to their normal routine soon after.
For patients who use the six months to change how they eat, it can be. The balloon makes smaller portions feel normal, but the habits are what last. Dr. K tells you honestly at your consultation whether the balloon or another option fits your goals better.
Results vary with your starting weight, your health and how closely you follow the program. Dr. K sets a realistic goal with you at your consultation and tracks it at every follow-up visit.
Patients from Hialeah are seen at our office at 7330 SW 62nd Pl, Suite 210, in South Miami, Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Your consultation and program follow-ups all take place there.
Meet Dr. K and leave with a clear plan, price and payment options.
7330 SW 62nd Pl STE 210, South Miami, FL 33143 · Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
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