Knowing the self-pay price before you call makes planning from Alpine simpler. Our $14,000 gastric sleeve package is posted openly, and Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, a board-certified bariatric surgeon, leads 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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Bariatric surgery reduces the size of the stomach, and some procedures also reroute part of the digestive tract. Smaller portions leave you feeling full, and hunger signals ease. Dr. K uses minimally invasive techniques with small incisions.
With the price published up front, the trip is the main thing left to plan. Newark Liberty is about 34 minutes from Alpine via Palisades Interstate Pkwy S and I-95 S. Nonstop flights reach Miami International in about 3 hours, and our South Miami office is about 17 minutes from there. The reason for the trip is one surgeon who follows your case from start to finish.
Bariatric surgery covers several procedures rather than a single operation. Dr. K offers surgical, endoscopic and nonsurgical options, so your recommendation is based on your health, not on one preferred technique.
| 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 you qualify. Dr. K considers your weight history, the health conditions linked to your weight, the approaches you have already tried and how ready you are for the eating changes after surgery.
For some patients, the better starting point is something else, like bringing a medical condition under control. Medical weight loss or an endoscopic procedure may come before surgery.
Dr. Keshavarzi, whom patients call Dr. K, is a board-certified bariatric surgeon and the lead surgeon at Miami VIP Surgery. He performs the surgical and endoscopic procedures above and oversees 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.
Several reviews mention Dr. K giving out his own cell number and checking in after patients got home. That kind of access helps when you are recovering back in Bergen County, a flight away from South Miami.
Go over your history, goals and options with Dr. K. Consultations are available virtually, so this step happens before you book a flight.
You need medical clearances and an upper endoscopy, known as an EGD. These can be done with us or at an outside facility closer to home. When results are ordered through our Miami clinic, they come back within 48 hours.
You start a pre-surgery diet, and any weight loss injections stop at least two weeks before your operation. Our team guides you through each step, from lab coordination to hotel stays, and surgery dates often open within the same month once testing is done.
Dr. K performs your procedure and checks on you during your hospital stay. Our team tells you how long to plan to stay in the Miami area before you fly home.
Most patients go back to work 4 to 7 days after surgery and avoid lifting anything over 20 pounds while healing. Our website has stage-by-stage diet plans, and Dr. K stays reachable by phone and text after you fly home.
Your first year of follow-up appointments is included in the gastric sleeve package, so the surgeon who did your operation keeps tracking your progress.
Our gastric sleeve price is published openly, so you can plan before you ever call. Pricing for other procedures depends on your 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."
Yesi, Google review
Not at all. Consultations are virtual, so you can meet Dr. K from home in Alpine. Most patients make just one trip to South Miami, for the surgery itself, once the plan and testing are set.
Our gastric sleeve package is $14,000 and covers the hospital stay, surgeon's fee, hospital fees and first-year follow-up. Cherry financing is available. Pricing for other procedures is reviewed at your consultation.
No single factor usually rules you out. Dr. K looks at your health history, current medications, medical clearances and readiness for the eating changes after surgery. When surgery is not the best first step, medical weight loss or an endoscopic procedure can come first.
You can. The required medical clearances and upper endoscopy can be done with us or at an outside facility closer to home. Our team lets you know which tests you need and reviews the results with Dr. K.
That varies with your starting weight, your procedure and how closely you stick to the post-surgery diet. Weight tends to drop fastest in the first months. At your consultation, Dr. K gives you a realistic estimate for your procedure.
Injections need to stop at least two weeks before surgery. Dr. K can also help you decide whether medication, surgery or both suits your goals.
You already know the sleeve price, so the next step is a plan. Book a complimentary virtual consultation from Alpine, or anywhere from Closter to Englewood Cliffs, and learn which procedure fits, which tests you need and when surgery could happen.
