One surgeon from your first visit to your one-year checkup: board-certified bariatric surgeon Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, with a gastric sleeve priced as a single all-inclusive package.
BeforeAfterEvery photo here is one of Dr. Keshavarzi's own patients, taken before surgery and again months later. Each result reflects that person's starting point, procedure and follow-through, so yours will be your own.
Bariatric surgery makes the stomach smaller, or changes the path food takes, so you feel full on far less and hunger quiets down. Most of our patients choose the gastric sleeve, which Dr. Keshavarzi performs laparoscopically through a few small incisions. Gastric bypass adds a rerouting of the small intestine, while ESG and the ORBERA balloon work from inside the stomach with an endoscope.
For patients in Tamarac, the consultation and follow-up visits take place at our South Miami office, and Dr. K performs the operation himself in the hospital. Lab work and the upper endoscopy can be done with us or at a facility in Broward, which saves the drive south for the visits that need your surgeon.
Dr. Keshavarzi performs every option below, so his recommendation rests on your health history and goals rather than on a single procedure he happens to offer.
| Option | How it works | Incisions | Often a fit for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric Sleeve | Removes most of the stomach and leaves a narrow sleeve that holds less food | A few small laparoscopic incisions | Most adults choosing surgery, and the procedure our all-inclusive package covers |
| Low BMI Mini Sleeve | A gastric sleeve planned for patients below the usual surgical weight range | Small laparoscopic incisions | Weight that has not moved with diet, exercise or medication |
| Teen Gastric Sleeve | A sleeve within an adolescent program that includes coaching and psychological support | Small laparoscopic incisions | Teenagers whose weight is affecting their health |
| Gastric Bypass | Creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes part of the small intestine | Small laparoscopic incisions | Patients with severe acid reflux or type 2 diabetes |
| ESG | Stitches the stomach smaller from the inside with an endoscope | None on the abdomen | Patients who want a procedure without incisions |
| ORBERA Gastric Balloon | A temporary balloon placed in the stomach to limit portions | None, placed endoscopically | Building portion control and new habits without surgery |
| Medical Weight Loss | A physician-guided plan that can include weight loss injections | None | Patients not ready for a procedure, or support before and after one |
Candidacy is decided with Dr. Keshavarzi after he reviews your health history. Patients who reach us usually recognize themselves in one or more of these.
Dr. Keshavarzi, Dr. K to his patients, is a board-certified bariatric surgeon. He completed his surgical residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital and a fellowship in laparoscopic, bariatric and robotic surgery at Jackson South Medical Center, and he performs the full range of procedures on this page.
He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He gives patients his personal cell number, so questions after surgery reach him rather than a call center.
Dr. K reviews your health history, past attempts and goals, then recommends a procedure and explains why it fits you.
Medical clearances and an upper endoscopy, done with us or near Tamarac. Our recommended physician typically returns results within 48 hours.
A pre-surgery diet, and weight loss injections stopped at least two weeks ahead. Your date depends mainly on finishing your tests.
Dr. Keshavarzi performs your procedure in the hospital. Most patients are back at work in 4 to 7 days and avoid lifting over 20 pounds while healing.
Sleeve patients have follow-up visits included for the first year, with diet plans for each stage of eating after surgery.
"I am just over 1 week post op from a hiatal hernia repair and gastric sleeve surgery and my surgery went better than great."
Yesi, Google review
"Dr. K really cares, he's with you every step of the way. He's really encouraging."
Diane S., Google review
"Very friendly, knowledgeable, and always explain things to you during your monthly visit."
Santiago T., Google review
Our gastric sleeve is priced as one package that covers the surgeon, the hospital and your first year of follow-up, so the number you plan around is the number you pay. When Dr. Keshavarzi performs your pre-op endoscopy, the procedure itself is included and only a $750 hospital fee applies.
Pricing for gastric bypass, ESG, the gastric balloon and medical weight loss is set at your consultation once your plan is clear.
Cherry financing offers 24 months at 0% interest, with monthly payments as low as $320. Debit and credit cards are accepted for the remaining balance.
One price for the care most patients need from surgery through year one.
Prices vary by procedure and by what a quote leaves out. Our gastric sleeve package is $14,000 and includes the surgeon's fee, the hospital stay, all hospital-related fees and follow-up visits for the first year. Financing through Cherry offers 24 months at 0% interest, with payments as low as $320 a month.
For many people with obesity-related health problems, surgery is what finally makes weight loss hold after diets and medication have not. Whether it is right for you depends on your health, your goals and your readiness to change how you eat, which is what your consultation with Dr. K works through. Several of our patients write in their reviews that they wish they had done it sooner.
Coverage depends on the individual Medicaid or private plan and its requirements, so it cannot be confirmed without your plan details. Bring them to your consultation and our team will review your options with you. Patients who pay directly can use our all-inclusive gastric sleeve package and Cherry financing.
Your consultation, surgery and follow-up visits are with Dr. Keshavarzi, whose office is in South Miami. Pre-op lab work and the upper endoscopy can be completed at a facility closer to Tamarac, and an endoscopy done elsewhere within the past five months is accepted. Between visits, patients reach Dr. K directly by phone or text.
Most of our patients return to work 4 to 7 days after their procedure. Lifting anything heavier than 20 pounds is off limits while you heal. Dr. K adjusts this guidance to your procedure and the kind of work you do.
Yes. Weight loss injections must be stopped at least two weeks before surgery, and Dr. K plans that timing with you. Medication can still be part of your long-term plan after surgery when it helps.
Patients from Tamarac are welcome at Miami VIP Surgery in South Miami. Leave your consultation with a clear recommendation, a timeline and a cost you can plan around.
