Hollywood patients work with one board-certified bariatric surgeon, Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, from the first consultation to the last follow-up, and our gastric sleeve package includes a full year of follow-up visits.
BeforeAfterEvery pair below is one of Dr. K's own bariatric patients, before on the left and after on the right. Several came back to the office to take the after photo with him. Individual results vary.
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BeforeAfterBariatric surgery reduces the size of the stomach, and in a gastric bypass also changes the route food takes, so you feel full sooner and hunger quiets down.
Sleeve and bypass operations are typically done laparoscopically, through a few small incisions with a camera. ESG and the gastric balloon work from inside the stomach through an endoscope, with no incisions. Either way, the smaller capacity is what lets weight come off steadily in the months after the procedure.
At Miami VIP Surgery, surgery is one part of a longer plan. Dr. K also oversees medical weight loss, including weight loss injections, so your consultation weighs medication, endoscopic and surgical routes side by side. Patients from Hollywood get the same surgeon, pricing and first-year follow-up as patients who live near the office.
Dr. K performs each of these himself. The right one depends on your weight, your health conditions and how big a change you want.
| Procedure | Type | What changes | Often a fit for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric Sleeve | Surgical | Most of the stomach is removed, leaving a slim sleeve that holds much less food. | Adults whose weight is affecting their health |
| Low BMI "Mini Sleeve" | Surgical | A sleeve planned for patients carrying less excess weight. | Patients with a lower BMI who still cannot keep weight off |
| Teen Gastric Sleeve | Surgical | The sleeve procedure, with planning that includes the teen's family. | Teens ages 14 to 17 |
| Gastric Bypass | Surgical | A small stomach pouch is connected further down the small intestine, limiting both intake and absorption. | Patients with type 2 diabetes or heavy reflux |
| Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) | No incisions | Stitches placed through an endoscope fold the stomach into a narrower 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 time and is then removed. | Patients who want a temporary 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 around one |
Dr. K decides candidacy with you from your whole health picture, not from one number. These are the situations Hollywood patients most often bring to a first visit.
Dr. Keshavarzi, known to patients as Dr. K, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery with decades of experience in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery. He completed a fellowship in laparoscopic, bariatric and robotic surgery at Jackson South Medical Center after his surgical residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
He meets every patient at consultation himself and performs the procedure himself. Reviews mention him checking in after patients get home, which matters when you live in Hollywood rather than around the corner.
Consultations, surgery and follow-up visits are with Dr. K in South Miami. Several steps in between can happen closer to home.
You go over your health history, what you have tried and your goals with Dr. K. You leave knowing which procedure fits, why, and what it costs.
Surgery requires medical clearances and an EGD. Tests can be done with us or at an outside facility closer to Hollywood, and how quickly they are finished sets how soon you can be scheduled.
A pre-surgery diet is required, and our team walks you through it. Weight loss injections must be stopped at least two weeks before the operation.
Dr. K performs your procedure in the hospital. With the gastric sleeve package, the hospital stay and every hospital-related fee are already included.
Most patients return to work 4 to 7 days after the procedure. Avoid lifting more than 20 lbs until Dr. K clears you.
Follow-up visits track your progress and adjust your diet plan as you move to regular food. These visits are part of the sleeve package for the full first year.
"Dr. Keshavarzi explained every detail of the surgery from getting prepared, to the actual day of surgery, and beyond."
"Dr. Keshavarzi was with us throughout the whole process and was even contacting us once home to see if everything was running smoothly."
"My sleeve process, from beginning to end went swimmingly without any kind of complications."
Hollywood patients pay the same published package price as every patient we treat. Here is what it covers.
24 months at 0% interest, with monthly payments as low as $320. Debit and credit cards are accepted for any remaining balance.
When Dr. K performs your EGD, the procedure is included in your overall cost and only a $750 hospital fee applies. An EGD done elsewhere can also be used.
Pricing for the bypass, ESG, gastric balloon and medical weight loss is reviewed at your consultation, along with any insurance questions.
Consultations and follow-up visits take place at our office at 7330 SW 62nd Pl, Suite 210, in South Miami, a drive south from Hollywood along I-95. Many required tests can be done at a facility closer to home, and an EGD done elsewhere can often be used, which keeps the number of trips down.
Our gastric sleeve package is $14,000 and includes the hospital stay, the surgeon's fee, all hospital-related fees and your follow-up appointments for the first year. Financing through Cherry offers 24 months at 0% interest, with monthly payments as low as $320. Pricing for the other procedures is reviewed with you at your consultation.
Coverage depends on the individual plan, including plans from large carriers such as UnitedHealthcare, so there is no single answer we can give here. Bring your plan details to your consultation and our team will go through your options, including our package pricing and Cherry financing.
There is no single number. Dr. K looks at your weight together with weight-related health conditions, your history with diets and medication, and your goals. Patients who carry less excess weight may fit our low BMI Mini Sleeve, and teens ages 14 to 17 have their own sleeve program.
Surgery reduces how much you can eat and how hungry you feel, and for many patients that leads to weight loss that diets alone never held. Results vary and depend on the eating and activity habits built afterward, which is why your first year of follow-up visits is part of the sleeve package.
Yes. Weight loss injections must be stopped at least two weeks before surgery. Dr. K plans that timing with you, and many patients use medication and surgery as parts of the same long-term plan.
Most patients return to work 4 to 7 days after the procedure. You should not lift anything heavier than 20 lbs until Dr. K clears you, so plan help at home for heavier tasks.
Book a consultation to find out which procedure fits you, what it costs and how the timeline works from Hollywood.
Miami VIP Surgery
7330 SW 62nd Pl, Suite 210
South Miami, FL 33143
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday
