Gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and endoscopic options with Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, a fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon who gives his patients his personal cell number.
Patients of Dr. K before surgery and during follow-up care. Results vary with starting weight, procedure and habits after surgery.
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Bariatric surgery reduces the size of the stomach, and with a bypass also changes the path food takes, so you feel full on much smaller meals. It also shifts the hunger signals that make dieting alone so hard to sustain. Our sleeve and bypass procedures are laparoscopic, performed through a few small incisions with a camera guiding the instruments.
Our office sits at 7330 SW 62nd Pl in South Miami, a direct drive south from Miramar. You do not have to make every pre-op trip to us: required exams can be done at our clinic or at a facility closer to home, and an upper endoscopy done in the last five months is accepted.
Dr. K performs six weight loss procedures and oversees medical weight loss, so your recommendation comes from the full range of options.
| Procedure | How it is done | Often considered when |
|---|---|---|
| Gastric sleeve | Laparoscopic. Most of the stomach is removed, leaving a narrow sleeve that holds far less food. | You want a lasting surgical option with a single change to the stomach. |
| Low BMI Mini Sleeve | The laparoscopic sleeve, offered to patients with a lower BMI. | Your weight affects your health but your BMI sits below where most surgical programs start. |
| Teen gastric sleeve | The laparoscopic sleeve within a program designed for adolescents and their families. | A teenager's weight is affecting their health despite structured efforts. |
| Gastric bypass | Laparoscopic. A small stomach pouch is created and connected further down the small intestine. | Severe reflux or type 2 diabetes is part of the picture. |
| Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty | Endoscopic, through the mouth. Internal sutures fold the stomach smaller with no incisions on the skin. | You want to reduce stomach size without traditional surgery. |
| ORBERA gastric balloon | Endoscopic. A temporary balloon placed in the stomach takes up space so you eat less. | You want a temporary, nonsurgical start paired with a structured program. |
Not ready for a procedure? Our medical weight loss plans are personalized by the same team.
Dr. K reviews your health history, past weight loss attempts and goals before recommending any procedure.
Dr. Keshavarzi, known to patients as Dr. K, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He completed his surgical residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital and a fellowship in laparoscopic, bariatric and robotic surgery at Jackson South Medical Center.
He earned his medical degree with High Distinction from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine after graduating Summa Cum Laude from the University of Louisville. He lives the habits he asks of patients: staying active, eating well and keeping a healthy weight.
Dr. K on staying active and finding the approach that fits each patient.
Dr. K reviews your health history and goals and explains which procedures fit. You leave knowing the recommended plan, the cost and your financing options.
Medical clearances and an upper endoscopy, called an EGD, are required. Exams through our recommended doctor return results in about 48 hours, or you can complete them at a facility nearer Miramar.
You follow a pre-surgery diet that readies the stomach and liver for the procedure. Any weight loss injections stop at least two weeks before surgery.
Surgery dates are often available within the current month, and the pace depends on how quickly your tests are finished.
Most patients return to work 4 to 7 days after surgery and avoid lifting more than 20 pounds while healing. Our diet plans guide each eating stage, and follow-up visits continue through the first year.
We publish our gastric sleeve price so you can plan ahead. Other procedures are priced at your consultation.
Debit and credit cards are accepted for any remaining balance. See full details on our financing page.
"He has been there the whole process, provided his cell phone to make sure he could be reached at all hours."Yesi, gastric sleeve patient
"Dr. Keshavarzi explained every detail of the surgery from getting prepared, to the actual day of surgery, and beyond."Hannah S., Google review
"My husband and I had surgery two years ago and it's the best decision we have ever made."Yerandis L., Google review
"Mari was also a lot of help, she explained the diet thoroughly and was always happy to help."Mikey M., Google review
One patient's 134-pound weight loss, and the health changes that came with it.
Our office is at 7330 SW 62nd Pl, Suite 210, in South Miami. Patients coming from Miramar usually drive south on Florida's Turnpike or the Palmetto Expressway. Pre-op exams can be done closer to home.
Most patients go home after a short stay, commonly one or two nights, and Dr. K confirms your plan before surgery. The hospital stay is included in our gastric sleeve package.
Weight loss is usually fastest in the first few months after a sleeve. How much you lose depends on your starting weight, your diet and your activity. Dr. K sets realistic expectations and tracks your progress at every follow-up visit.
For many people with obesity, surgery produces lasting weight loss that diets and medication alone have not. Our patients often write that they wish they had started sooner. Dr. K will also tell you plainly if medical weight loss fits you better.
No. Weight loss injections must be stopped at least two weeks before surgery. Tell Dr. K about every medication you take so the timing can be planned around your surgery date.
Surgery dates are often available within the current month. The pace depends on how quickly your medical clearances and endoscopy are completed, and our team helps you move through each step.
Rapid-fire questions with Dr. K in our South Miami office.
Leave your consultation with a clear recommendation, a price and a timeline.
