Kendale Lakes patients see one surgeon, Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, from the first consultation through a full year of follow-up visits included in the package.
Dr. K's own patients, before surgery and after weight loss. Results vary.
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BeforeAfterMore Than the ScaleA patient's change in confidence, habits and relationship with food.
Bariatric surgery makes the stomach smaller, and a bypass also reroutes part of the intestine, so you feel full on small meals. Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and reflux often improve as weight comes off.
Dr. K performs every option below himself, so you compare them all with one surgeon.
Medication, Surgery or BothHow we match the treatment to the patient.
| Option | Approach | How It Works | Often Chosen By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric Sleeve | Laparoscopic surgery | Most of the stomach is removed, leaving a slim sleeve. | Adults with obesity who want a lasting surgical tool |
| Low BMI Mini Sleeve | Laparoscopic surgery | The sleeve, planned for patients with less weight to lose. | Patients told their BMI is too low elsewhere |
| Teen Gastric Sleeve | Laparoscopic surgery | A sleeve gastrectomy planned with the adolescent and their family. | Teens aged 14 to 17 living with obesity |
| Gastric Bypass | Laparoscopic surgery | A small stomach pouch is connected further down the small intestine. | Patients whose health history points to a bypass |
| Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty | Endoscopic, no incisions | Stitches placed from inside the stomach fold it into a narrower shape. | Patients who want a sleeve effect without surgery |
| ORBERA Gastric Balloon | Endoscopic, temporary | A soft balloon fills part of the stomach for a set period, then is removed. | Patients who want a temporary first step |
| Medical Weight Loss | Nonsurgical plan | A personalized plan that can include weight loss injections. | Patients not ready for a procedure |
Dr. K decides candidacy one person at a time, after reviewing your health history, past weight loss attempts and goals. These are the reasons Kendale Lakes patients most often come to us.
Dr. K is a board-certified bariatric surgeon with decades of experience in minimally invasive surgery. He performs every procedure on this page himself and sees you from consultation through follow-up.
He also reaches patients from his personal cell phone.
Dr. K Practices It TooStaying active is part of his own routine.
The real timeframes our patients follow, from the first visit to the one-year mark.
Dr. K reviews your history and explains which options fit. You leave knowing your procedure and your price.
Medical clearances and an upper endoscopy are required. An endoscopy from the past 5 months is accepted.
Results in 48 hoursYou follow a pre-surgery diet and stop any weight loss injections.
Injections off 2 weeks priorDr. K performs your procedure himself, with your hospital stay covered.
Hospital stay includedAvoid lifting more than 20 pounds while you heal.
Work in 4 to 7 daysDr. K and our team track your progress and diet at visits included in the package.
12 months of follow-upOur gastric sleeve has one published package price. Other procedures are priced at your consultation, once Dr. K confirms which one fits.
When Dr. K performs your required endoscopy, the procedure itself is covered by the package and only a $750 hospital fee applies.
Financing through Cherry: 24 months at 0% interest, with monthly payments as low as $320.
"Dr. K really cares, he's with you every step of the way. He's really encouraging."Diane S., Google review
"Mari was also a lot of help, she explained the diet thoroughly and was always happy to help."Mikey M., Google review
"Very friendly, knowledgeable, and always explain things to you during your monthly visit."Santiago T., Google review
Kendall Drive runs most of the way from Kendale Lakes to our office beside South Miami Hospital.
7330 SW 62nd Pl STE 210
South Miami, FL 33143
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday closed
Florida prices vary with the surgeon, the hospital and what each quote includes. Our $14,000 sleeve package covers the surgeon's fee, hospital stay, hospital fees and first-year follow-up. Gastric bypass is priced at your consultation.
There is no single checklist. Dr. K weighs your health history, weight and goals together. Patients turned away elsewhere for a lower BMI or for being a teen may still have an option with us, and when surgery is not right, medical weight loss is.
It depends on your starting weight, the procedure and how closely you follow the post-op diet. Weight usually comes off fastest in the first months. Dr. K gives you a realistic estimate at the consultation.
Coverage depends on your insurer and your plan, so ask our team about yours. Our gastric sleeve also has a set package price with Cherry financing at 0% interest for 24 months, a clear second route to compare.
Surgery dates are often open within the current month. The pace depends on how quickly your clearances and endoscopy are done, and our recommended doctor returns results within 48 hours.
Rapid-Fire With Dr. KQuick answers from our surgeon.
Meet your surgeon, compare every option and leave with a plan, a price and a timeline.
