Prepare close to home, travel to South Miami for surgery with Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, and pay one published gastric sleeve price that includes your hospital fees and a full year of follow-up.
Every photo here is one of our own patients, shown before surgery and again during follow-up. Results differ from person to person and depend on the procedure, the starting weight and the habits built afterward.
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Bariatric surgery makes the stomach smaller, so you feel full on far less food, and it quiets the hunger signals that make diets so hard to sustain.
A gastric sleeve removes the larger outer part of the stomach. A gastric bypass creates a small pouch and routes food past part of the small intestine. Dr. Keshavarzi performs both laparoscopically, through a few small incisions guided by a camera, and he also offers endoscopic and nonsurgical treatments for patients who are not ready for an operation.
Port St. Lucie patients do not need to relocate for any of it. Your operation takes place in South Miami, while testing, diet preparation and much of your recovery happen at home on the Treasure Coast.
Many patients reach us after trying more than one approach. Dr. K reviews every option against your health history and goals, and he may pair surgery with medical weight loss when that gives you a better chance of keeping the weight off.
| Option | What it does | Often a fit when |
|---|---|---|
| Gastric sleeve | Removes the outer portion of the stomach and leaves a slim, tube-shaped sleeve. | You want substantial weight loss from one well-established operation. |
| Low BMI Mini Sleeve | A sleeve gastrectomy planned for patients below the weight range usually required for surgery. | Your BMI is lower, yet diet, exercise and medication have not worked. |
| Teen gastric sleeve | A sleeve with care built around adolescents, including coaching and family support. | A teen aged 14 to 17 is living with obesity. |
| Gastric bypass | Creates a small stomach pouch and bypasses part of the small intestine. | Severe acid reflux or type 2 diabetes comes alongside obesity. |
| Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty | Stitches the stomach smaller from the inside with an endoscope, with no incisions. | You prefer a procedure without incisions. |
| ORBERA gastric balloon | A soft balloon placed in the stomach through the mouth, then removed after a set period. | You want a temporary, nonsurgical start. |
| Medical weight loss | A personal plan with GLP-1 injections, nutrition guidance and regular check-ins. | You are not ready for surgery, or want support before and after it. |
Most of the groundwork can happen near home. The drive south is saved for the steps that need Dr. K and his team in person.
Dr. K reviews your weight history, health conditions and goals, then explains which procedure he recommends and why. You leave knowing the plan and the price.
Medical clearances and an upper endoscopy, or EGD, are required. Testing can be done at our clinic or at a facility closer to Port St. Lucie, and Dr. K can perform the EGD himself.
A pre-surgery diet prepares your body for the operation. Our team sends documents and answers next-step questions by text, so you are never guessing from a distance.
Dr. K performs your procedure laparoscopically. For the gastric sleeve, the hospital stay and every hospital-related fee are part of the package.
Most patients return to work within 4 to 7 days. Avoid lifting anything heavier than 20 pounds while you heal.
Your first year of follow-up is included with the sleeve package, so Dr. K tracks your progress as the weight comes off.
Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Patients call him Dr. K. He is the lead surgeon at Miami VIP Surgery and conducts consultations himself, so the surgeon who plans your care is the surgeon who performs it. He brings decades of experience in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery.
When you live two hours away, being able to reach your surgeon matters. Dr. K contacts patients from his own cell phone, and his reviews describe him checking in after they went home.
He has been there the whole process, provided his cell phone to make sure he could be reached at all hours.
Yesi, Google review
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
When you travel for surgery, a price without surprises matters. Our gastric sleeve package is published, and pricing for the bypass, ESG, balloon and medical weight loss is set out for you at your consultation.
If Dr. Keshavarzi performs your pre-op EGD, the procedure itself is included in your overall cost and a $750 hospital fee applies.
Debit and credit cards are accepted for any remaining balance. Full terms are on our financing page.
The operation changes how much you can eat. What you eat, how you move and how often you check in decide how much weight stays off. Dr. K combines surgery with nutrition guidance and, when it helps, GLP-1 medication, and our team keeps supporting you long after the first weeks.
These services carry that support from the first day home through the years that follow.
You can request a consultation with Dr. K directly, through our booking link or by phone. Some insurance plans ask for a referral from a primary care doctor before they will consider coverage. If you intend to use insurance, check your plan's rules before your visit.
For many people living with obesity, surgery gives longer-lasting weight loss than diet or medication alone, and it can improve conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea. Whether it is right for you depends on your health, your goals and your readiness to change daily habits. Several patients in our Google reviews say they wish they had done it sooner.
Coverage depends on your insurer and your specific plan, and each plan sets its own requirements. Our team can talk through your situation when you meet with us. Patients who prefer a set price can choose our $14,000 gastric sleeve package and spread the cost over 24 months at 0% interest through Cherry.
You feel full on much smaller portions, and meals move from liquids to soft foods to regular textures over the first weeks. Protein comes first at every meal, and eating slowly becomes a habit. Daily movement and your first-year follow-up visits with Dr. K keep the results on track.
Yes. Weight loss injections such as GLP-1 medications must be stopped at least two weeks before your surgery date. Let our team know which medication and dose you use so the timing can be built into your plan.
Your surgery date depends on how quickly you complete the required tests and clearances. The doctor we recommend for pre-op analyses returns results within 48 hours, which helps patients move quickly. If timing matters, ask about our expedited gastric sleeve.
Patients choose one surgeon who sees them from the first consultation through the first year of follow-up, a published sleeve price that includes hospital fees, and seven treatment options in one place. Much of the preparation can be completed near home, so the drive south is kept for the steps that need Dr. K in person.
Book a consultation to learn which procedure fits your health and goals, what it costs and how to plan your care from Port St. Lucie.
7330 SW 62nd Pl STE 210
South Miami, FL 33143
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