One fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon, Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, guides your care from the first visit through a full year of follow-up, and patients reach him directly by phone and text.
Dr. K's own patients, before surgery and after their weight loss. Results differ from person to person.
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BeforeAfterOne patient's story: she made one decision, and her life started answering back differently.
Bariatric surgery changes the stomach, and in some procedures the digestive path, so you feel full on far less food and your appetite signals quiet down. Most procedures today are done laparoscopically through small incisions.
Dr. K performs surgical, endoscopic and nonsurgical options himself, so the procedure you get is chosen for your health and goals rather than for what one clinic happens to offer.
| Procedure | Type | How it works | Often a fit for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric Sleeve | Surgical | About two-thirds of the stomach is removed, leaving a narrow sleeve that fills quickly and produces less of the hunger hormone. | Most adults seeking significant, lasting weight loss |
| Low BMI Mini Sleeve | Surgical | A gastric sleeve tailored to patients who have less weight to lose than traditional surgery criteria require. | Adults with weight-related health concerns who fall below standard surgical thresholds |
| Teen Gastric Sleeve | Surgical | The sleeve procedure within a program built for adolescents, with nutrition, exercise and family support. | Teens with obesity whose health is already affected |
| Gastric Bypass | Surgical | A small stomach pouch is connected further down the small intestine, limiting both intake and calorie absorption. | Patients with severe reflux or type 2 diabetes |
| Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) | Endoscopic | Sutures placed from inside the stomach through the mouth fold it into a smaller tube. No incisions. | Patients who want a smaller stomach without surgery |
| ORBERA Gastric Balloon | Endoscopic | A soft balloon placed in the stomach takes up space for a set period, then is removed. | Patients who want a temporary, reversible start |
| Medical Weight Loss | Nonsurgical | A personalized plan that can include weight loss injections, nutrition and lifestyle coaching. | Patients not ready for a procedure, or pairing medication with surgery |
Candidacy depends on far more than a number on the scale. These are the patients we most often see choose surgery.
Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, reflux, or knee and back pain that weight makes worse.
You have lost weight before with diet and exercise, and it came back each time.
Weight loss injections helped at first, but progress stalled, side effects wore you down or the cost no longer makes sense.
You are prepared to follow a staged diet, keep follow-up visits and build new habits after surgery.
Taking weight loss injections now? They must be stopped at least two weeks before surgery. Dr. K often plans medication and surgery as one strategy, so the injections you have used are part of the conversation, not a reason to rule surgery out.
Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Patients know him as Dr. K. He has decades of experience in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery, and he performs every option on this page himself, from the gastric sleeve and bypass to ESG and the ORBERA balloon.
He keeps the habits he recommends: staying active, eating well and planning for the long term. Patients also get his cell phone number, so questions after surgery reach the surgeon who operated, not an answering service.
Dr. K answers patient questions in his office.
We do not have an office in Pembroke Pines. Patients from across southwest Broward travel to our South Miami office, usually by Florida's Turnpike or I-75 and the Palmetto Expressway.
We plan your care so the drive happens only when it counts.
Dr. K reviews your health history, past weight loss attempts and goals, explains which procedures fit, and answers your questions. You leave with a recommended plan and its cost.
You complete medical clearances and an EGD, either with us or at a facility near you. An endoscopy done within the last five months is accepted.
Pace depends on your testsA pre-surgery diet prepares your body for the procedure, and our team walks you through each stage of it.
Dr. K performs your procedure, and our team stays in contact once you are home to make sure recovery is on track.
Most patients return to work 4 to 7 days after the procedure. Avoid lifting more than 20 pounds while you heal, and follow the staged diet plan.
Back to work in 4 to 7 daysRegular visits track your progress, nutrition and habits, and your plan is adjusted as the weight comes off. These visits are included in the sleeve package.
Dr. K's reminder for life after surgery: get outside and move.
★★★★★"My husband and I had surgery two years ago and it's the best decision we have ever made. Dr. Keshavarzi was with us throughout the whole process and was even contacting us once home to see if everything was running smoothly."
Yerandis L., Google review
★★★★★"From my 1st visit he made me feel at ease with my decision to pursue bariatric surgery. He provided his cell phone to make sure he could be reached at all hours."
Yesi, Google review
★★★★★"Dr. Keshavarzi explained every detail of the surgery from getting prepared, to the actual day of surgery, and beyond."
Hannah S., Google review
We publish our gastric sleeve price so you can plan before you visit. Other procedures are priced at your consultation.
Financing through Cherry spreads the cost over two years without interest for patients who qualify.
Monthly payments start as low as $320. Debit and credit cards are accepted for any remaining balance.
For many patients with obesity and conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnea, surgery offers lasting weight loss that diet and medication alone often do not. Whether it is worth it for you depends on your health, history and goals, and Dr. K reviews every option with you, nonsurgical ones included, before you decide.
Avoid lifting anything over 20 pounds while you heal, and do not skip the staged diet plan our team gives you. Eat slowly, stop at the first sign of fullness and keep up with fluids between meals. Your follow-up visits during the first year are where we adjust the plan as you progress.
Our gastric sleeve package is $14,000, covering the hospital, surgeon and first-year follow-up, and Cherry financing can spread the cost over 24 months at 0% interest. Other procedures are priced at your consultation.
Yes. Weight loss injections must be stopped at least two weeks before your procedure. Dr. K also works with patients who want to use medication and surgery together as part of one long-term plan, so tell us what you are taking at your first visit.
Yes, an EGD is required along with medical clearances. An endoscopy done within the last five months is accepted, and it can be done elsewhere or with Dr. K. When Dr. K performs it, the procedure is included in your surgery cost and a $750 hospital fee applies.
Our office is in South Miami, reached from Pembroke Pines by Florida's Turnpike or I-75 and the Palmetto Expressway. Testing can happen closer to home, so most trips are for your consultation, surgery and follow-up visits.
Yes. Dr. K offers a Teen Gastric Sleeve program for adolescents and a Low BMI Mini Sleeve for adults who have less weight to lose than traditional surgery criteria require. Both start with the same full evaluation, and Dr. K will tell you honestly if another option fits you better.
Rapid-fire questions with Dr. K.
Bring your questions, your history and your goals. You will leave knowing which option fits you, what it costs and how soon you could be ready.
