Dr. Reza Keshavarzi prescribes weight loss medication and performs bariatric surgery himself, so you get one plan from one surgeon, with much of your pre-op testing done close to Jupiter.
BeforeAfterEach pair shows one of our own patients, before surgery on the left and after on the right. Results vary with the procedure chosen and the habits each patient builds afterward.
Bariatric surgery makes the stomach smaller, and a gastric bypass also changes how food moves through the intestine, so you feel full on far less food.
Dr. K performs the sleeve and the bypass laparoscopically, through a few small incisions with a camera. ESG and the ORBERA balloon need no incisions, because they are done through the mouth with an endoscope.
Injections and surgery are not rivals. GLP-1 medications lower appetite for as long as you take them. Surgery changes the stomach itself. Because Dr. K prescribes the medication and performs the operations, he can tell you which one fits you, or when a combination of the two makes more sense.
Dr. K offers all three approaches, so the advice you get is not limited to a single treatment. Here is how they differ.
| Compare | Weight loss injections | ESG and gastric balloon | Gastric sleeve and bypass |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it works | A GLP-1 medication lowers appetite and helps with blood sugar while you keep taking it. | ESG folds the stomach into a narrower shape with internal stitches. The ORBERA balloon takes up space for a set period, then is removed. | The sleeve removes most of the stomach, leaving a slim tube. The bypass connects a small stomach pouch directly to the small intestine. |
| Incisions | None | None, done through the mouth | A few small incisions |
| Often chosen by | Patients not ready for a procedure, or who want support before or after one. | Patients who want a smaller stomach without an operation. | Patients with more weight to lose or weight-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes. |
| Our pages | Medical Weight Loss | ESG Gastric Balloon | Gastric Sleeve Low BMI Sleeve Teen Sleeve Gastric Bypass |
Teens ages 14 to 17 can be evaluated for our teen gastric sleeve program, with support for both the teen and the parents.
No single cut-off decides it. Dr. K looks at your health, what you have already tried and the life you want to get back to, then tells you plainly which options fit and which do not.
Dr. Keshavarzi, Dr. K to his patients, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery with decades of experience in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery. He earned his medical degree with High Distinction from the University of Kentucky, trained in surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital and completed a fellowship in laparoscopic, bariatric and robotic surgery at Jackson South Medical Center.
Patients who come from Jupiter keep the same surgeon from the first conversation through year one. Reviews describe him sharing his own cell number and checking in once patients are back home.
Your consultation and operation are with Dr. K in South Miami, a drive south on I-95 or Florida's Turnpike. Several steps in between can be finished in Palm Beach County, so every trip south has a purpose.
He reviews your health history and past attempts, explains which options fit and why, and maps out your plan.
Required medical clearances can be done at our clinic or at a facility near Jupiter. The sooner they are complete, the sooner you can be scheduled.
Every patient needs an EGD before surgery. Dr. K can perform it, or a recent one from another facility can be used.
Our team walks you through the required pre-surgery diet, and our diet plans stay on our website for reference.
Dr. K performs your procedure in the hospital. With the sleeve package, your hospital stay and hospital fees are already covered.
Most patients return to work in 4 to 7 days and avoid lifting more than 20 lbs at first. Follow-up visits through the first year are part of the sleeve package.
"Dr. Keshavarzi was with us throughout the whole process and was even contacting us once home to see if everything was running smoothly."
"From my 1st visit he made me feel at ease with my decision to pursue bariatric surgery."
"I want to start off by saying this has been the best decision I have ever made. I honestly wish I would have done this sooner."
Our gastric sleeve package price is published, so you can plan before your first drive south. Patients from Jupiter pay the same package price as patients who live near our office.
Cherry plans offer up to 24 months at 0% interest, with payments as low as $320 a month. Debit and credit cards are accepted for any remaining balance.
When Dr. K performs your EGD, the procedure is part of 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. Read our financing details
Straight answers to what Jupiter patients ask before they book.
Your consultation, surgery and follow-up visits are with Dr. K at our office at 7330 SW 62nd Pl, Suite 210, in South Miami. Required medical clearances can be completed at a facility near Jupiter, and an EGD done elsewhere within the last 5 months is accepted. That keeps the drives south to the visits that need Dr. K in person.
For many patients it is, because surgery changes the stomach itself rather than relying on willpower or a medication you have to keep taking. The long-term result depends on the eating plan, activity and follow-up that come after the operation. That is why a year of follow-up visits is built into our gastric sleeve package.
Yes. Weight loss injections must be stopped at least 2 weeks before your operation. Dr. K prescribes these medications and performs the surgery, so he times the change as part of one plan, and medication can still play a role afterward when it helps.
Your date depends on how quickly your required tests are completed. Results from our recommended doctor usually come back within 48 hours, and surgery dates are available within the current month once everything is in place.
Most patients return to work 4 to 7 days after the procedure. Lifting more than 20 lbs is off limits early in recovery, and your diet moves back toward regular food in stages with our team's guidance.
Many patients hear that and still live with weight that affects their health. Dr. K offers a Low BMI Mini Sleeve, along with ESG and the ORBERA balloon, for patients with less weight to lose.
Coverage depends on your plan, and we go over insurance questions with you at your consultation. Patients paying on their own can use our published $14,000 gastric sleeve package together with Cherry financing.
Tell us where you are in your weight loss journey, and we will find a consultation time that works with the drive from Jupiter.
7330 SW 62nd Pl, Suite 210
South Miami, FL 33143
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday
