The Pandas Docs

The Pandas Docs Dr. Scott Antoine and Dr. Ellen Antoine are board certified physicians specializing in PANS/PANDAS.

Families navigating PANS & PANDAS know this reality well. Progress in medicine often starts with clinicians willing to l...
03/13/2026

Families navigating PANS & PANDAS know this reality well. Progress in medicine often starts with clinicians willing to listen, observe, and act before the literature fully catches up.

One of the best parts of conferences is reconnecting with old friends!If you’re not already following Dr. Elisa Song , y...
03/12/2026

One of the best parts of conferences is reconnecting with old friends!

If you’re not already following Dr. Elisa Song , you should be. She’s an incredible resource for all things pediatrics.

Dr. Scott was able to squeeze in a rare midday workout before the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs Conference ...
03/12/2026

Dr. Scott was able to squeeze in a rare midday workout before the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs Conference begins tomorrow 👏

He is one of the featured speakers at Functional Medicine Conference this weekend in Charlotte, NC. If you’re attending the conference, make sure to say hi!

He will be speaking on The Toxicology of Stress and Anxiety - and The Antidote.

Does your PANS/PANDAS doctor have a step-by-step customizable treatment plan for you right when you walk in the door?! T...
02/25/2026

Does your PANS/PANDAS doctor have a step-by-step customizable treatment plan for you right when you walk in the door?!

They should 😅

This is called the Fully Functional Process and we believe we have the most organized, systems-based approach to treating PANS and PANDAS. It considers the whole ecosystem of the patient so that long-term recovery can occur. As we have seen in our practice and in our own child, PANS does not have to be an identity, and future flares are not inevitable for most patients.

This is the approach to care we take with every single patient, whether we’re treating PANS, PANDAS, or something else entirely.

Visit our website if you’re interested in becoming a patient

👉 www.thepandasdocs.com

02/17/2026

Mold exposure isn’t only about allergies. Mold can release mycotoxins, which are toxic to the nervous system and have been shown in numerous articles to impair immune response.

Mycotoxins can contribute to immune dysregulation, where the immune system may be both under- and over-active. They’re also odorless — so the absence of a musty smell doesn’t rule them out.

Homes with water damage, leaks, or dampness are important to evaluate, and an in-person mold inspection is recommended as the very first step.

For more reading, check out our free blog on the topic: https://fullyfunctional.com/blog/why-you-must-look-for-and-treat-mold-exposure-in-patients-with-pans-or-pandas/

Saving this in case you need it later 🤍

Vitamin D isn’t “just a vitamin” in PANS/PANDAS 🧠☀️ This is not medical advice, but we encourage you to speak with your ...
02/10/2026

Vitamin D isn’t “just a vitamin” in PANS/PANDAS 🧠☀️ This is not medical advice, but we encourage you to speak with your provider and get your Vitamin D levels tested!

One thing we don’t talk about enough: the appendices in Dr. Scott’s book, The Comprehensive Physicians’ Guide to the Man...
01/28/2026

One thing we don’t talk about enough: the appendices in Dr. Scott’s book, The Comprehensive Physicians’ Guide to the Management of PANS and PANDAS, are an AMAZING resource all on their own.

We often get questions from parents and fellow clinicians—especially around things like insurance denials, IVIG appeals, dosing, labs, and flare management.

Whether you’re a parent advocating for your child or a provider supporting a family, these sections are meant to save time, reduce overwhelm, and help you feel more confident walking into appointments, school meetings, or insurance discussions.

✨ What’s included:

APPENDIX A
• Laboratory and Radiology Tests

APPENDIX B
• Medication and Supplement Dosages
Prescription Antimicrobials
• Steroids
• Low-Dose Naltrexone
• Supplements and Herbals
• Combination Supplement Preparations

APPENDIX C: Sample PANS/PANDAS Flare Protocol

APPENDIX D: Parent Resources
• Understanding What It’s Like to Parent Children with PANS and PANDAS
• Self-Care for the Caregiver
• School Resources to Protect and Accommodate the Child’s Illness

APPENDIX E: Sample IVIG Orders and Helpful Tips
• Sample IVIG Template Orders
• Post-IVIG Course
• IVIG Insurance Approval Tips
• Sample IVIG Appeal Letter

If you haven’t purchased your copy, order through our office or visit www.thepandasdocs.com (cheaper than Amazon) 📚📖

No two patients are the same, and their care shouldn’t be either. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all single treatment for P...
01/14/2026

No two patients are the same, and their care shouldn’t be either. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all single treatment for PANS & PANDAS. It’s a multi-faceted approach based on each individuals’ labwork and health history.

Patient-centered care at our office always starts with a holistic health assessment to identify causes, triggers, & contributing factors to your symptoms.

When a child has OCD, parents are often told about medications and therapy, but the terms can feel confusing. Here we di...
12/31/2025

When a child has OCD, parents are often told about medications and therapy, but the terms can feel confusing. Here we discuss ERP vs SRI treatment options.

ERP is recognized as a first-line treatment for OCD and is appropriate as stand-alone therapy. Large analyses comparing treatments in children and adolescents show higher response and remission rates with ERP than with medication alone.

🚨 Attention clinicians treating children with anxiety:I’m excited to be speaking at the Conference this March. I’ll be ...
12/09/2025

🚨 Attention clinicians treating children with anxiety:
I’m excited to be speaking at the Conference this March. I’ll be presenting “The Toxicology of Stress and Anxiety — and The Antidote.”

If you’d like to join us, use my code ANTOINE20 for 20% off tickets.

One of my PANS/PANDAS families shared this with me — my patient ‘M’ wrote that they were thankful for me and for IVIG. C...
12/05/2025

One of my PANS/PANDAS families shared this with me — my patient ‘M’ wrote that they were thankful for me and for IVIG.

Caring for these kids and seeing them heal is truly a privilege. I’m thankful for our patients, their resilience, and the trust they place in us every day.

-Dr. Scott

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40 North Rangeline Road, IN, United States
Carmel, IN
46032

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

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+13179898463

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http://www.thepandasdocs.com/

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