Gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and nonsurgical weight loss with board-certified bariatric surgeon Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, whose sleeve package is one published price and who stays reachable on his own cell phone through recovery.
BeforeAfterEach pair shows one of Dr. Keshavarzi's own patients before surgery and after their weight loss. Results vary with the procedure, the starting weight and the habits each patient keeps afterward.
BeforeAfter
BeforeAfter
BeforeAfterBariatric surgery makes the stomach smaller, and in some procedures changes the path food takes, so you feel full on far less and hunger is easier to manage. Most operations are done laparoscopically through a few small incisions. Endoscopic options reshape the stomach from the inside with no incisions on the abdomen.
Patients from Weston see Dr. Keshavarzi at our South Miami office for the consultation and follow-up visits, and he performs the surgery in the hospital himself. Pre-op tests can be done near home, and an upper endoscopy from the past five months is accepted, so the drive south is kept to the visits that need him.
Surgery is one part of the plan. Dr. K pairs it with structured diet plans and, when it helps, GLP-1 medication before or after the operation. During recovery, questions go straight to him by phone or text.
Dr. Keshavarzi performs every procedure below, so the recommendation you get is based on your health and goals rather than on the one operation a surgeon offers.
| Option | How it works | Incisions | Often considered for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric Sleeve | Removes most of the stomach, leaving a narrow sleeve that holds less and makes less hunger hormone | A few small laparoscopic incisions | Most adults with obesity; covered by our all-inclusive package |
| Gastric Bypass | Creates a small stomach pouch and routes food past part of the small intestine | A few small laparoscopic incisions | Severe acid reflux or type 2 diabetes |
| Low BMI Gastric Sleeve | The Mini Sleeve, a sleeve for patients below the usual surgical weight range | A few small laparoscopic incisions | Weight that has not moved with diet or medication |
| Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty | Stitches the stomach smaller from the inside with an endoscope | None on the abdomen | Patients who want a smaller stomach without surgery through the skin |
| ORBERA Gastric Balloon | A temporary balloon placed in the stomach to limit portions while habits change | None on the abdomen | A shorter-term, nonsurgical start |
| Teen Gastric Sleeve | A sleeve program for adolescents with concierge care and support for the family | A few small laparoscopic incisions | Teens whose weight is affecting their health |
| 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 |
Ready to move quickly? With the Expedited Gastric Sleeve, your surgery date depends mainly on how fast your pre-op tests are finished.
Dr. Keshavarzi decides candidacy with you after reviewing your health history and past attempts. Patients who choose surgery usually recognize themselves in one or more of these.
Dr. Keshavarzi, Dr. K to his patients, is a board-certified bariatric surgeon and our lead surgeon. After his surgical residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital, he completed a fellowship in laparoscopic, bariatric and robotic surgery at Jackson South Medical Center.
He leads every step himself, from the first consultation to the operating room to the check-in calls after you get home. That direct line is the detail his patients mention most in their reviews.
One surgeon guides each stage, with real timeframes you can plan around.
Dr. K reviews your history and goals, then recommends a procedure and explains why it fits.
Medical clearances and an upper endoscopy, near Weston or with us. Our recommended physician returns results in about 48 hours.
A pre-surgery diet gets you ready. Weight loss injections stop at least two weeks before surgery.
Dr. Keshavarzi performs your procedure in the hospital. For the sleeve, the hospital stay is part of the package.
Most patients return to work in 4 to 7 days and avoid lifting over 20 pounds while healing. Sleeve follow-ups for the first year are included.
"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
"Very friendly, knowledgeable, and always explain things to you during your monthly visit."
Santiago T., Google review
"Mari was also a lot of help, she explained the diet thoroughly and was always happy to help."
Mikey M., Google review
Our gastric sleeve has one package price that covers surgery through your first year, so there is no separate bill from the hospital or for follow-up care. When Dr. Keshavarzi performs your upper endoscopy, the procedure is included and only a $750 hospital fee applies.
Gastric bypass, ESG, the gastric balloon and medical weight loss are priced to your plan, and Dr. K goes over that cost with you at your consultation.
Cherry financing offers 24 months at 0% interest, with monthly payments as low as $320. Debit and credit cards cover any remaining balance.
The care most sleeve patients need, from surgery day through year one.
For people whose weight keeps returning after diets and medication, surgery is often what makes weight loss hold. It changes how much you can eat and how hungry you feel, which supports the habits you build afterward. Whether it is worth it for you depends on your health, your goals and your readiness for lasting change, and that is what your consultation with Dr. K works through.
There is no fixed number, because it depends on your starting weight, how closely you follow the post-op diet and how active you are. Weight usually comes off fastest in the first months after a sleeve and then slows gradually. Your follow-up visits during the first year track your progress so Dr. K can adjust your plan early.
Prices in Florida vary with the procedure and with what a quote leaves out, such as hospital fees, the endoscopy or follow-up visits. Compare total costs rather than starting figures. Our gastric sleeve is one $14,000 package, itemized in the cost section above.
Coverage for weight loss surgery depends on the specific Medicaid or private plan and on the requirements that plan sets. Ask our team about your plan when you reach out. For patients paying directly, the gastric sleeve package and Cherry financing keep the cost predictable.
Plan on trips for your consultation, your surgery and your scheduled follow-up visits, all with Dr. Keshavarzi in South Miami. Testing can happen closer to Weston, and day-to-day questions are handled by phone or text with Dr. K.
Weight loss injections need to stop at least two weeks before surgery. Dr. K plans that timing with you so your preparation stays on track. Medication can still be part of your long-term plan after surgery when it helps.
Weston patients are welcome at Miami VIP Surgery in South Miami. Book a consultation and leave with a clear recommendation and a cost you can plan around.
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