If you live in Surfside, bariatric care with Dr. Reza Keshavarzi is a short drive away in South Miami. A board-certified bariatric surgeon, he guides you 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. You feel full with much smaller meals, and hunger becomes easier to manage. Dr. K uses minimally invasive techniques with small incisions.
Surgery for Surfside patients takes place with us in South Miami, under 40 minutes away via FL-836 West. You stay close to home, and the same surgeon knows your case from your first visit to your last follow-up.
There is no single bariatric operation that suits everyone. Dr. K offers surgical, endoscopic and nonsurgical treatments, so your plan is shaped by your health, not by 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. |
Your weight alone does not decide whether surgery is right for you. Dr. K reviews your weight history, any weight-related health conditions, the approaches you have tried before and how prepared you are for the new way of eating after surgery.
For some people, another step makes sense first, like bringing a health condition under control. You might begin with an endoscopic procedure or medical weight loss.
Dr. Keshavarzi, whom patients call Dr. K, is a board-certified bariatric surgeon and lead surgeon at Miami VIP Surgery. He performs each surgical and endoscopic procedure described on this page and directs 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 he is easy to reach. Several reviews mention Dr. K giving out his personal cell number and following up after they got home. That support counts, even when home is a quick drive back to Surfside.
Meet with Dr. K to discuss your health history, goals and options. Come to our South Miami office or choose a virtual consultation from home.
You need medical clearances and an upper endoscopy, also called an EGD. These can be done with us or at an outside facility closer to home. Results ordered through our Miami clinic return within 48 hours.
Before surgery, you follow a set diet, and any weight loss injections stop at least two weeks ahead. Our team helps you at every stage. Once testing is complete, dates are often available within the same month.
Dr. K performs your operation and visits you during your hospital stay. Our team lets you know when you are ready to head back home to Surfside.
Most patients go back to work 4 to 7 days after surgery and avoid lifting anything over 20 pounds while healing. 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 keeps watching your progress.
Our gastric sleeve price is listed openly, so you can plan ahead before you ever call. Costs for other procedures vary with your plan and are covered at 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."
Yesi, Google review
Either one works. You can meet Dr. K in person at our South Miami office, under 40 minutes from Surfside, or start with a virtual consultation from home. Pre-op visits, surgery and follow-ups all stay close to 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.
A single factor rarely rules you out. Dr. K considers your medical history, the medications you take, your clearances and how ready you are for life after surgery. If surgery should not come first, you can start with an endoscopic procedure or medical weight loss.
Yes. Your medical clearances and upper endoscopy can be done with us or at an outside facility closer to home. Our team explains which tests you need and goes over the results with Dr. K.
That varies with your starting weight, your procedure and how well you stick to the post-surgery diet. Most weight tends to come off in the early months after surgery. At your consultation, Dr. K gives you a realistic estimate for your 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 suits your goals.
Book a complimentary consultation, in South Miami or by video from Surfside, and walk away with a clear plan: the right procedure, the tests you need and a likely surgery timeline.
