One surgeon guides your care from the first call to the last follow-up. For patients in Boston, MA, that surgeon is Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, a board-certified bariatric surgeon in South Miami who 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. Some procedures also reroute part of the digestive tract. Smaller portions then fill you up, and hunger signals ease. Dr. K uses minimally invasive techniques and small incisions for these operations.
From your first call to your last follow-up visit, the same surgeon knows your case. Getting here is simple. Boston Logan is about 10 minutes from downtown via MA-1A N without traffic. A nonstop flight to Miami International takes about three and a half hours, and our South Miami office is about 17 minutes (12 miles) from there. Most patients make a single trip for surgery.
Bariatric surgery covers several procedures rather than one operation. Because Dr. K offers surgical, endoscopic and nonsurgical options, your health guides the recommendation instead of a single 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. |
A scale reading is only part of the picture. Dr. K reviews your weight history, the health conditions linked to your weight, what you have tried before and how ready you are for the eating changes after surgery.
For some patients, another step makes sense first, like bringing a medical condition under control. Medical weight loss or an endoscopic procedure may come before surgery.
Dr. Reza 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.
Reviews often point to how reachable Dr. K is. Several describe him sharing his own cell number and checking in after they got home. That matters when you are healing a flight away, whether home is Dorchester, Brookline or across the Charles in Cambridge.
Go over your history, goals and options with Dr. K. Consultations can be virtual, so this step happens from home before you book any flight.
You need medical clearances and an upper endoscopy, known as an EGD. Complete them with us or at an outside facility closer to home. Results ordered through our Miami clinic return 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, and once testing is done, dates often open within the same month.
Dr. K performs your procedure and checks on you while you are in the hospital. Our team tells you how long to stay in the Miami area before you fly home to Logan.
Most patients go back to work 4 to 7 days after surgery and avoid lifting anything over 20 pounds while they heal. Diet plans for each stage are on our website, and once you are back in Boston, Dr. K is still reachable by phone and text.
Your first year of follow-up appointments comes with the gastric sleeve package, so the surgeon who did your operation is the one following your progress.
Our gastric sleeve price is published up front, so you can budget before you ever call. Other procedures are priced based on your plan and reviewed 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
Not at all. Consultations are offered virtually, so you can meet Dr. K from home in Boston. The trip to South Miami comes later, for the surgery itself, after your plan and testing are set.
The 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, and pricing for other procedures is reviewed at your consultation.
Usually no single factor rules you out. Dr. K looks at your health history, the medications you take, your medical clearances and your 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 completed with us or at an outside facility closer to home. Our team lets you know which tests you need and goes over the results with Dr. K.
Results vary with your starting weight, your procedure and how closely you stick to the post-surgery diet. Weight usually comes off fastest in the first months after surgery. At your consultation, Dr. K gives you a realistic estimate for your procedure.
Stop them at least two weeks before surgery. Dr. K can also help you decide whether medication, surgery or both suits your goals.
One surgeon, from your first call to your last follow-up. Book a complimentary virtual consultation from home, whether that is the South End, Somerville or Quincy, and learn which procedure fits, which tests you need and when surgery could happen.
