GLP-1 medication, nutrition coaching and close follow-up, planned by a board-certified bariatric surgeon who can also offer you a balloon, ESG or sleeve if medication alone is not enough.
Medical weight loss is a doctor-supervised program that uses prescription medication to quiet hunger while you build eating and activity habits that last.
The medications most patients ask about are GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide. They act on the hormones that signal fullness, so smaller portions feel satisfying and cravings ease. Dr. K uses them to control appetite and jumpstart weight loss, then adjusts the dose to how your body responds.
Every plan is personal. Your health history, current medications, goals and past attempts shape what we prescribe and how quickly we move.
The difference here: your doctor is a bariatric surgeon. If medication stalls, you do not start over with a new clinic. The next option is already part of the conversation.
Medication is one tool. Results that hold come from using the right treatment, or the right combination, for you. These are the pieces Dr. K builds your plan from.
Prescribed and adjusted by Dr. K to control appetite and start the scale moving.
Practical eating guidance you can follow at home, at work and in restaurants.
Help with emotional eating so new habits survive stressful weeks.
Regular check-ins and direct access to our team between visits.
Medical weight loss suits adults who want real medical help without a procedure, or who want to see how far medication can take them first. Dr. K reviews your health history to confirm it is safe for you.
You have lost weight before and watched it return once hunger won out.
Blood pressure, blood sugar or joint pain are part of why you want to lose weight now.
You want to start without a procedure while keeping surgical options open.
You have less to lose than most surgical patients and want a medical plan rather than another program.
You and Dr. K are planning a balloon, ESG or sleeve and want to start losing weight sooner.
You have lost weight after surgery or on your own and want support holding it.
Progress is measured in months, not days. Here is how a typical plan unfolds.
You meet Dr. K, review your history and goals, and talk through every option.
He sets your medication, nutrition targets and a follow-up schedule that fits you.
Doses change with your response. Questions get answered by text between visits.
We plan maintenance, or discuss a procedure if your progress has plateaued.
Most weight loss clinics stop at medication. Dr. K also performs endoscopic and surgical procedures, so your plan can grow with you without changing doctors.
| Option | How It Works | Incisions | Where It Fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Weight Loss This page | GLP-1 medication with nutrition coaching and follow-up | None | A first step, or ongoing support before and after a procedure |
| ORBERA Gastric Balloon | A soft balloon placed in the stomach through the mouth takes up space for a set period | None | A structured, temporary boost when medication alone stalls |
| Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty | Sutures placed from inside the stomach reduce its volume | None | A lasting change to stomach size without surgery |
| Low BMI Mini Sleeve | A laparoscopic sleeve designed for patients with a lower BMI | Small laparoscopic | Patients with less to lose who want a durable result |
| Gastric Sleeve | Most of the stomach is removed, reducing capacity and hunger hormones | Small laparoscopic | The most powerful and durable long-term option |
Patients call him Dr. K. He leads our medical weight loss program and performs every weight loss procedure we offer.
With decades of experience in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery, he knows what it takes to lose weight and keep it off. Staying active and eating well are part of his own routine, and he coaches patients toward the same.
"Thank you so much for helping me through my weight loss journey."
A. Rodriguez, Google review
"His timely communication and expert guidance were instrumental in helping me reach my health goals."
Jeff De La Cruz, Google review
"He returns all your text and calls as soon as he can. I have never had a doctor that was so accessible."
Liliet Aquino, Google review
Your cost depends on the medication Dr. K prescribes, your dose and how long you stay on the program. You will get exact pricing for your plan before you start.
Meet the doctor, ask everything and leave with a recommendation, at no charge.
Financing plans let you spread the cost of care into monthly payments.
No one-size package. You pay for the treatment your plan actually needs.
Obesity is treated by obesity medicine physicians and by bariatric surgeons, who are trained in both medical and surgical weight loss. Our program is overseen by Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, a board-certified bariatric surgeon and Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. That means one doctor can manage your medication and also tell you honestly when a procedure would serve you better.
Some patients lose weight faster in the first weeks, and others lose steadily at a slower pace. The rate depends on your starting weight, your medication dose, your eating pattern and your health history. We set targets you can keep, because weight that comes off at a sustainable pace is more likely to stay off.
Yes. Many patients start with medication and later choose a gastric balloon, ESG or a sleeve. Injections must be stopped at least two weeks before surgery, and Dr. K plans that timing with you so the change is safe and well prepared.
Appetite often returns when a GLP-1 medication is stopped, which is why the habits built during treatment matter. Before you taper, we plan how you will maintain your weight through nutrition, activity and follow-up. If weight starts to return, we review whether another approach fits better.
No. Dr. K also performs the ORBERA gastric balloon and endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), both done through the mouth with no incisions. For patients with a lower BMI who want a durable result, he offers a low BMI Mini Sleeve.
Our office is in South Miami, about 45 miles south of Pompano Beach along I-95. Between visits, Dr. K and our team answer questions by text and phone, so you are not left waiting for your next appointment to get guidance.
Find out whether medication, a procedure or a combination fits your goals. Your consultation is complimentary.
