Drs. Pictures Left to Right: Drs. Keili Mistovich, Andrew Hertz, Ivette Cubas, Lourdes Travieso, and R. Justin Mistovich
Zest Pediatrics Brings Relationship-Based, Accessible Care to South Florida Families
December 2, 2025 — Parents in Weston now have a new option for pediatric care, one that eliminates long waits, rushed visits, phone trees, and the stress of figuring things out alone. Zest Pediatrics of Weston has officially opened in Weston Town Center, led by two highly respected local pediatricians: Ivette Cubas, MD and Lourdes Travieso, MD.
Zest offers a membership-based model that gives families unlimited access to their personal pediatrician, unhurried appointments, direct 24/7 communication, and home newborn visits, all without the barriers of insurance-driven care. Families enroll for a simple monthly fee—no copays, no surprise bills, and no insurance hassles.
“Parents deserve real access to their pediatrician. Not the seven-minute version the traditional system allows,” said Dr. Ivette Cubas, who cared for Weston families for nearly 20 years before joining Zest. “Zest allows me to slow down, listen, and truly partner with parents. I’m able to give families the level of care they’ve always deserved but could not receive in an insurance-based model.”
Dr. Lourdes Travieso, also practicing in Weston for two decades, shared similar enthusiasm. “Parents today are overwhelmed with long waits, rotating providers, and never getting enough time or guidance. This model removes those barriers. Parents can text or call me directly, send photos or videos, and get timely answers. It reduces stress, avoids unnecessary urgent care visits, and brings pediatrics back to what matters most – relationships and trust.”
A Model That’s Working. And Families Agree
Zest Pediatrics of Weston is part of the Zest Pediatric Network, the country’s first dedicated pediatric direct primary care (DPC) organization focused entirely on relationship-based care.
Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a model where families pay a predictable monthly fee for unlimited access and do not use insurance for office visits. Zest families also receive access to lactation consultants, sleep coaching, mental health support, nutrition guidance, and other wraparound services not typically offered in traditional offices.
Zest now operates practices across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
The Weston opening comes on the heels of Zest’s recent 2025 Patient Satisfaction Survey. Across the Zest network, families report a dramatically different pediatric experience.
- Net Promoter Score, a measure of customer loyalty and satisfaction, of 94 — considered world-class in any industry
- 99% of families texted their pediatrician directly
- 86% avoided an unnecessary office visit
- 70% avoided an urgent care visit
- 38% avoided an ER visit
- 94% feel a meaningful, personal connection to their pediatrician
Parents called Zest: “Life-saving,” ”Worth every penny,” and “Medicine the way it should be.”
Why Zest Chose to Expand to South Florida
“Weston is exactly the kind of community where relationship-based pediatric care thrives,” said Andrew Hertz, MD, President and Co-Founder of Zest Pediatric Network. “Families want deeper connections with their pediatrician. Doctors want time to think, listen, and care without rushing. The Zest model gives both sides what they need. We are thrilled to bring this experience to South Florida.”
“Dr. Cubas and Dr. Travieso are exactly the kind of pediatricians families hope for—deeply experienced, relational, and committed to their communities,” said Dr. Hertz. “We’re honored they chose Zest as the model to continue their life’s work.”
Enrollment Now Open
Zest Pediatrics of Weston is now accepting new families. The practice is conveniently located in Weston Town Center, easy for families coming from Weston and the surrounding communities. Parents can schedule a free meet-and-greet or join the enrollment list at zestpeds.com/weston or call 954-216-ZEST (9378).
About Zest Pediatric Network
Zest Pediatric Network is the nation’s first pediatric-specific direct primary care network and the leading pediatric DPC management services organization. Zest is a physician-led, mission-driven organization reinventing children’s healthcare through a relationship-based model that prioritizes time, access, and continuity. Families receive unlimited pediatrician access, extended visits, home newborn care, and wraparound support including lactation, mental health, nutrition, sleep, and parent coaching. Founded in Cleveland, Ohio, Zest now operates practices across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
Learn more at ZestPeds.com.
