Zest Pediatric Network

01/13/2026

Zest collaborates as medical director for (The Nest Schools). This high-quality innovative chain of childcare centers now supports working parents even more than ever. Check out their Nest Flex Days.

https://thenestschool.com/nest-flex-days

What a great resource for parents. Thanks Nest for all you do to support parents, families, and child development.

Drop-in Care Program Nest Flex Days is a flexible, high-quality drop-in childcare option you can use throughout the year, perfect for schedule gaps, school closures, holiday breaks, or days when you need time to recharge or handle life’s to-dos. Purchase a pack of five prepaid days and use them wh...

01/08/2026

Did You Miss Our Most Recent Zest Announcements? - http://eepurl.com/jwvZCw

01/05/2026

Zesty Announcements for the New Year - https://mailchi.mp/zestpeds/zesty-announcements-for-the-new-year

12/27/2025

Are you receiving the level of health care you deserve?

Nice commentary in NYT today from an ethicist on concierge and direct primary care type practices. Behind a paywall, but the gist of it is that a single individual or family is not responsible for the train wreck that is the healthcare system.

Just like people purchase a home and go to restaurants that provide the environment and service they desire, they should select the healthcare they deserve.

The author goes on to suggest the solution is not for an individual or family to continue to use a broken system, but like other global U.S. issues make a statement with the way they vote and advocate for policy change.

So - Are you receiving the level of care you deserve?

I can afford the membership fee, but I’m torn about the ethics of being part of this growing trend.

12/12/2025

Still looking for a special gift for your child, relative, friend? Dr. Hellstern provides some insights for finding an age-appropriate supportive gift. Check it out on this month's Little Zest Sessions recorded this week.

Join Dr. Hayley Hellstern and special guest Grace Ignatz as they share fun and thoughtful holiday gift recommendations for every age. Get inspired and find t...

12/03/2025

Did you miss our December Zesty Messages? - http://eepurl.com/jtA1TE

12/02/2025

Photo from our Weston Ribbon Cutting - with Weston doctors Ivette Cubas, MD, and Lourdes Travieso, MD, and Zest co-founders Drs. Andrew Hertz, R. Justin Mistovich, and Keili Mistovich. Making a difference, saving pediatrics, one smile, one doctor, one family at a time.

12/02/2025

Thank you to Crain's Cleveland Business for reporting on the expanding impact of Zest - we are Saving Pediatrics, and putting a smile on faces, one doctor and one family at a time! Link to article in first comment.

12/01/2025

She’s back — and better than ever.

Zest Pediatrics is thrilled to welcome Kristina Javier, MD as the founding pediatrician of Zest Pediatrics of Southeast Orlando, opening February 1, 2026.

After a year away from community practice, Dr. Javier is returning with a model that finally lets her give families the time, attention, and access they deserve.
✔ Unhurried appointments
✔ Direct 24/7 access
✔ Home newborn visits
✔ Relationship-based care
✔ No insurance barriers

Read Dr. Javier's Letter to Patients at ZestPeds.com/seorlando or in the link in the first comment.

12/01/2025

December Zest Newsletter is Here - https://mailchi.mp/zestpeds/zest-december-announcements. Cooking with your kids at the holidays, your Zest survey results, winter immune boost, holiday gift giving, and more.

11/06/2025

Did you miss our Zesty announcements? - http://eepurl.com/jrkImY

11/03/2025

Check out our November Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/zestpeds/zest-pediatrics-announcements - great info on dealing with the time change, managing sugar during the holidays, breastfeeding cold medications, and more.