Zest Pediatrics of Fox Chapel
Quick Facts
| Practice Type | Direct Primary Care |
| Location | Fox Chapel, Pittsburgh |
| Doctors | Hayley Hellstern MD, Pediatrics |
| Telehealth Type | Text and call doctor directly |
| Housecalls | Yes |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At Zest Pediatrics of Fox Chapel, Dr. Hayley Hellstern delivers membership-based pediatric care in Pittsburgh, PA. She runs an unhurried practice where families reach her directly by text or call. Every appointment runs as long as parents need it to.
Dr. Hellstern visits newborns at home and supports new families through a dedicated 4th trimester program. She conducts both virtual and in-person autism evaluations and offers lactation support, vaccine clinics, and medical ear piercing. The ZAPS network extends her care team to include a lactation consultant, pediatric dietitian, sleep consultant, certified parent coach, and pediatric psychologist. Parents describe her office as a place kids actually want to visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Families can start by scheduling a complimentary meet-and-greet with Dr. Hellstern. After that, enrollment happens through the practice's online membership sign-up. The practice currently accepts new patients.
Yes. Members text or call Dr. Hellstern directly. There is no answering service or nurse line between you and your doctor. Dr. Hellstern responds to messages herself, including late-night and weekend inquiries.
Yes, the practice offers same-day appointments. Because Dr. Hellstern keeps her panel intentionally sized for accessibility, families do not face the long waits common in larger practices.
Yes. Dr. Hellstern conducts virtual visits in addition to in-person appointments. This includes virtual autism evaluation consultations.
Yes. Dr. Hellstern makes house calls, especially for newborns. Families enrolled in the 4th trimester program receive home visits during the postpartum period. Home visit lactation consultations are also available.
ZAPS extends the Zest care team beyond Dr. Hellstern. Members gain access to a lactation consultant, pediatric dietitian, sleep consultant, certified parent coach, and pediatric psychologist. These specialists bring a team approach to pediatric care.
Yes. The practice offers both virtual and in-person autism evaluations in Pittsburgh. Dr. Hellstern collaborates with Yellow Bridges Speech and Sensory Development Center. Evaluations use the ADIR and ADOS assessments and conclude with a comprehensive care plan. The cost for the full assessment is $1,600, and the practice does not accept insurance for this service.
Yes. Dr. Hellstern runs vaccine clinics at schools, daycares, and businesses. She also supports Medicaid community outreach programs. Vaccine clinic scheduling is available through the practice.
Yes. The 4th trimester package is available to non-members. Families expecting a baby can enroll in this program even before establishing a full membership with the practice.
Yes. Dr. Hellstern performs medical-grade ear piercing at the Fox Chapel location. Families can schedule this service through the practice website.
Practice last updated April 11, 2026