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0900 712 712
(3.23 CHF / min. from the Swiss landline, possibly additionally 8 Rp. / min. in the waiting loop by network operator)
0900 712 713
(3.12 CHF / min. for calls from prepaid cell phones, possibly additionally 8 Rp. / min. in the waiting loop by network operator)
Notfallnummern
Hotline for child and youth emergencies
The Medgate Kids Line provides fast and simple medical advice when your child is unwell. The medical team from our partner Medgate is available by phone around the clock.
0900 712 712
(3.23 CHF / min. from the Swiss landline, possibly additionally 8 Rp. / min. by network operator)
0900 712 713
(3.13 CHF / min. for calls from prepaid cell phones, possibly additionally 8 Rp. / min. by network operator)
Please note: the Medgate Kids Line is currently offered in German.
Important Numbers
- 144 Ambulance
- 145 Tox Center (Poisoning)
- 117 Police
- 118 Fire Department
Kontakt Box
PD Dr. med. Alexandre Datta, MD
Senior Physician, Head of Neuro- and Developmental Pediatrics a.i., Neurological Head of the sleep laboratory
Personal data
| Citizenship | Swiss, Italian |
Education
| 2000 | Thesis of Doctorate |
| 1998 | Final exam, Medical School Basel |
| 1991-1998 | Medical School, Medical Faculty of the University of Basel, Switzerland |
| 1987-1990 | Gymnasium Münchenstein, Switzerland |
Professional background
| since 2007 | Pediatric Neurology and Developmental Medicine, Formation Center A, since 01.10.2007; Function: senior consultant, Pediatric Neurology, epileptology and sleep |
| 2006-2007 | Research work INSERM unity U663 with Dr. C. Chiron, MD, PhD and L. Hertz-Pannier, MD, PhD, CEA, Service Hospitalier Frederic Joliot, Orsay, Paris, France, Prof. Dr. med. O. Dulac, Department for Child Neurology and Metabolism, Epileptology, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, Paris, France |
| 2005-2006 | Adult Neurology, Formation Center A Kantonsspital Aarau, Aarau, Switzerland |
| 2004-2005 | Pediatric Neurology, Formation Center Cat. A, HUG, Hôpital des Enfants, Geneva . Function: Chef de clinique, Neuropediatrics |
| 2003-2004 | Pediatric Neurology, Formation Center Cat. A, Universitätskinderspital Basel |
| 2001-2004 | Pediatrics, Universitätskinderspital beider Basel, Switzerland |
| 1999-2000 | Pediatrics, Ospedale regionale della Beata Vergine (Dres.med.B.M. Regazzoni and L. Lavanchy), Mendrisio, CH |
Clinical qualifications
| 2015 | Sleep Medicine Certificate (SSSSC) |
| 2012 | Specialist in Developmental Medicine |
| 2009 | EEG Certificate (SGKN) |
| 2009 | Formation in sleep medicine: Pediatric Sleep Medicine, Sleep School, Stanford |
| 2008 | Specialist in Neuropediatrics (Foederatio medicorum helveticorum) |
| 2005 | Certificate in General Movement assessment |
| 2004 | Specialist in General Pediatrics (Foederatio medicorum helveticorum) |
| 2000 | Doctoral thesis, University of Basel |
| 1998 | Medical Doctor (Eidgenössisch diplomierter Arzt), University of Basel |
Teaching activity
| since 2021 | VIREPA: Virtual Epilepsy Academy ILAE |
| since 2018 | Clare College, Cambridge and Cochin, India: International EEG Course 1. year of life, International League against Epilepsy (ILAE), |
| since 2018 | Lectures at Advanced Studies University of Basel, SAKENT / ASEND |
| since 2015 | Swiss EEG Academy, Swiss Society of clinical Neurophysiology (SGKN), since 2020 co-chair |
| since 2013 | Famoses, Epilepsy Training Courses, Basel, Bern, Zurich |
| since 2011 | Tutorials for Genetics, University of Basel |
| since 2010 | Lectures at Bildungszentrum Gesundheit Basel |
| since 2007 | Lectures 4th and 6th year medical students, University of Basel |
| since 2002 | Teaching Lessons 4th and 6th year medical students, Universities of Geneva and Basel |
Memberships
| Since 2021 | Member of the Board of SFCNS |
| Since 2018 | Member of the executive board of Swiss Narcolepsy Networks (SNANE) |
| Since 2018 | Member of the executive board of Swiss association for clinical electrophysiology |
| Since 2017 | Advisory council of FAMOSES (Modulares Schulungsprogramm Epilepsie für Familien) CH/D/A, Trainer and Supervisor |
| Since 2017 | Advisory council of the foundation Sternschnuppe |
| Since 2016 | Member of the Foundation Cerebral |
| Since 2014 | Member of the Foundation Council of the Stiftung Dychrain |
| Since 2013 | Member of the executive board of the Swiss Ligue against Epilepsy |
| Since 2010 | Member of the executive board of the Swisss Society of Pediatric Neurology |
Contact
PD Dr. med. Alexandre Datta, MD
Senior Physician, Head of Neuro- and Developmental Pediatrics a.i., Neurological Head of the sleep laboratory
Research
Research group: Child epilepsy and sleep
Publications via Pubmed
Emergencies
0900 712 712
(3.23 CHF/min. CH-landline, possibly additionally 8 Rp. / min. by network operator)
0900 712 713
(3.12 CHF/min. prepaid cell phones, possibly additionally 8 Rp. / min. by network operator)
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