If you live in Sunset, Dr. Reza Keshavarzi's South Miami office is just a few miles away. He is a board-certified bariatric surgeon who guides your care from a complimentary consultation through your first year of follow-up.
Each pair is one of our own patients, photographed before surgery and again after weight loss. Results vary from patient to patient.
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Weight loss surgery reduces the size of your stomach. Some procedures also reroute part of the digestive tract. Smaller meals leave you satisfied, and hunger signals become quieter. Dr. K uses minimally invasive techniques with small incisions.
For Sunset patients, surgery happens with us in South Miami, about 15 minutes away along SW 72nd St, also known as Sunset Drive. You get one surgeon who knows your case from your first visit to your last follow-up, without a long trip.
There is no single bariatric operation. Dr. K offers surgical, endoscopic and nonsurgical treatments, so the plan he suggests is based on your health, not on one preferred method.
| Procedure | Approach | How It Works | Often Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric Sleeve | Surgical | Removes most of the stomach, leaving a narrow sleeve that holds less food and produces less of the hormone that drives hunger. | Adults with obesity and related conditions such as type 2 diabetes or sleep apnea. |
| Low BMI "Mini Sleeve" | Surgical | A sleeve gastrectomy planned for patients carrying less excess weight. | Patients with a BMI of 25 to 30. |
| Teen Gastric Sleeve | Surgical | A sleeve gastrectomy with care planned around a body that is still growing. | Adolescents aged 14 to 17. |
| Gastric Bypass | Surgical | Creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes part of the small intestine, limiting both how much you eat and how much you absorb. | Patients with more weight to lose, severe reflux or harder-to-control diabetes. |
| Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty | Endoscopic | Stitches the stomach smaller from the inside with an endoscope passed through the mouth, with no external incisions. | Patients who want a smaller stomach without surgery. |
| ORBERA Gastric Balloon | Endoscopic | A temporary balloon placed in the stomach so you feel full sooner while new habits take hold. | Patients who want a nonsurgical start. |
| Medical Weight Loss | Nonsurgical | Personalized plans from our weight loss specialists that can include weight loss injections. | Patients not ready for a procedure, or who want support before or after one. |
Being a candidate is about more than your weight today. Dr. K reviews your weight history, any health problems linked to your weight, the approaches you have tried and how ready you are for the new way of eating after surgery.
For some patients, the best start is different, such as first bringing a medical condition under control. Medical weight loss or an endoscopic procedure may come first.
Patients call Dr. Keshavarzi "Dr. K." He is a board-certified bariatric surgeon and the lead surgeon at Miami VIP Surgery. He performs the surgical and endoscopic procedures described above and leads our medical weight loss program.
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 completed his surgical residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital and a fellowship in laparoscopic, bariatric and robotic surgery at Jackson South Medical Center.
Patients often say how easy he is to reach. Several reviews mention Dr. K giving out his own cell number and checking in after they got home. That support feels even closer when home is a short drive west on Sunset Drive.
Meet with Dr. K to discuss your history, goals and options. You can come to the South Miami office or choose a virtual consultation from home.
You will need medical clearances and an upper endoscopy, also called an EGD. You can do these with us or at an outside facility closer to home. Results ordered through our Miami clinic come back within 48 hours.
Before surgery, you follow a special diet, and any weight loss injections stop at least two weeks ahead. Our team helps you at every step. Once testing is done, dates often open within the same month.
Dr. K performs your procedure and visits you during your hospital stay. Our team will tell you when you are ready for the short ride home to Sunset.
Most patients return to work 4 to 7 days after surgery and avoid lifting more than 20 pounds while they heal. You can find stage-by-stage diet plans on our website, and Dr. K remains available by phone and text.
Your first year of follow-up visits is included in the gastric sleeve package, so the surgeon who performed your operation is the one who tracks your progress.
Our gastric sleeve price is listed openly, so you can plan before you call. Pricing for other procedures depends on your treatment plan and is reviewed during your consultation.
One price covering:
Patients who find the cost of surgery difficult can ask about a special package that starts at $12,500.
Your consultation with Dr. K is complimentary.
★★★★★4.9 average from 96 Google reviews
"Dr. Keshavarzi explained every detail of the surgery from getting prepared, to the actual day of surgery, and beyond."
Hannah S., Google review
"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."
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Either option works. The South Miami office is about 15 minutes from Sunset, so an in-person visit is easy. If you prefer, your first talk with Dr. K can happen by video from home.
Our gastric sleeve package is $14,000, including the hospital stay and first-year follow-up, and Cherry financing is available. Pricing for other procedures is reviewed at your consultation.
One factor rarely rules you out on its own. Dr. K reviews your medical history, current medications, medical clearances and how prepared you are for the eating changes after surgery. If surgery is not the best place to start, medical weight loss or an endoscopic procedure can come first.
Yes. You can complete the required medical clearances and upper endoscopy with us or at an outside facility closer to home. Our team explains which tests you need and reviews your results with Dr. K.
Results vary with your starting weight, your procedure and how well you follow the diet after surgery. Weight loss is usually fastest in the first few months. At your consultation, Dr. K gives you a realistic estimate for your specific procedure.
You need to stop them at least two weeks before your operation. Dr. K can also help you decide whether medication, surgery or a combination best fits your goals.
Book a complimentary consultation from Sunset, in the office or by video. You will leave with a clear plan, including the right procedure, the tests you need and when surgery could happen.
