Board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeon Dr. Reza Keshavarzi lets you handle the consultation, testing and preparation from home, so the drive to our South Miami office is saved for surgery itself.
Every pair is a patient of Dr. Keshavarzi. Results vary with starting weight, procedure and the habits built after surgery.
One patient's story: the doubts, the decision and the commitment a photo cannot show.
Bariatric surgery changes the size of the stomach, and with it the hunger signals that make diets hard to sustain. Most patients eat smaller meals, feel full sooner and lose weight steadily through the first year.
Dr. Keshavarzi performs surgical and nonsurgical procedures, so your recommendation follows your health history rather than the single operation a program happens to offer.
Most of the stomach is removed, leaving a slim tube that fills quickly. Dr. K's specialty, with an expedited option.
About the sleeveThe "Mini Sleeve" for patients with a lower BMI whose weight still affects their health.
About the Mini SleeveA small stomach pouch is connected to the small intestine, limiting portions and absorption.
About bypassSutures placed through an endoscope narrow the stomach, with no external incisions.
About ESGA temporary, nonsurgical balloon takes up room in the stomach while new habits form.
About the balloonSleeve surgery for adolescents ages 14 to 17, planned together with parents.
About teen sleevePersonalized plans from our weight loss specialists, including weight loss injections.
About medical weight lossCandidacy is decided after Dr. K reviews your health history. Most patients recognize themselves in at least one of these.
Unsure where you fit? Nonsurgical options are part of every first conversation with Dr. K.
Our office is in South Miami, about three and a half hours from North Port by car. Each step is planned so you make the drive only when it counts.
Start with a virtual consultation or an office visit. Dr. K reviews your history and recommends the procedure that fits.
Medical clearances and an upper endoscopy, or EGD, can be done with doctors close to North Port.
You follow the pre-surgery diet our team provides. Weight loss injections stop at least 2 weeks before surgery.
Dr. K performs your procedure, and your hospital stay is part of the sleeve package.
Most patients return to work in 4 to 7 days, and some follow-up visits can happen by phone.
Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, MD, FACS, FASMBSBoard-certified bariatric surgeon
Patients know him as Dr. K. He 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 trained in surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital, then completed a fellowship in laparoscopic, bariatric and robotic surgery at Jackson South Medical Center.
He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Louisville and earned his medical degree with High Distinction from the University of Kentucky. He conducts consultations himself and gives patients his personal cell number, so North Port patients reach him directly after surgery.
Learning with Dr. K: why walking, muscle and protein matter after a gastric sleeve.
Reviewers mention access most: Dr. K explains each step and stays reachable after patients go home.
"Dr. K was available via phone call or text at any moment."
Hannah S., Google review
"I can't say enough about how great his bedside manner, his attentiveness to care and his follow through with my case."
Ali S., Google review
"Very friendly, knowledgeable, and always explain things to you during your monthly visit."
Santiago T., Google review
Many patients ask whether semaglutide or tirzepatide can replace surgery. We offer both, so Dr. K can recommend either one, or both together.
| Weight loss injections | Bariatric surgery | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Medication that lowers appetite and slows how fast the stomach empties | A smaller stomach that holds less food and sends fewer hunger signals |
| Commitment | Ongoing doses, managed with your provider | One procedure, followed by lifelong eating habits |
| Often a fit for | A nonsurgical start or a smaller amount to lose | More weight to lose or weight-related health conditions |
| Combined plans | Dr. K may pair medication with surgery when the combination serves your goals better than either alone. | |
What GLP-1s do well, what surgery does well, and why the right combination matters.
Our gastric sleeve package is one published price, and financing can turn it into monthly payments. Other procedures are priced in consultation.
There is no separate bill for the follow-up visits that keep your first year on track.
Cherry financing accepted, plus debit and credit cards for the remaining balance.What North Port patients ask most before their first conversation with Dr. K.
You can request a consultation with Dr. K directly from this page. Your own physicians still play a part, because medical clearances are required before surgery and they can be completed with doctors close to North Port.
Plan on the trip for surgery and your hospital stay. The consultation can be virtual and testing can be done near home, and Dr. K sets the schedule for any in-person follow-up with you.
It depends on your health, your history with other approaches and your readiness to change how you eat. For many patients whose weight returned after diets or medication, surgery offers more durable weight loss. Dr. K will tell you whether surgery or a nonsurgical option fits you better.
In the first weeks, avoid lifting more than 20 pounds and do not skip ahead in the diet stages our team gives you. Meals move from liquids toward small, protein-focused portions, and our diet plans are available on our website. Our team answers questions by phone and text.
Yes, as long as it was performed within the last 5 months. If Dr. Keshavarzi performs it instead, the procedure is included in your surgery cost and a $750 hospital fee applies.
Timing depends on how quickly your tests and clearances are completed. Once they are in, surgery dates are often available within the same month, and we offer an expedited gastric sleeve for patients who are ready to move quickly.
Tell us what you have tried. You will leave the first conversation knowing which procedures fit, which steps you can finish near North Port and a realistic timeline.
7330 SW 62nd Pl STE 210
South Miami, FL 33143
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
