Dr. Alexandre Datta
Pediatric Neurologist
University Hospital
, Basel, Switzerland
10 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Dr. Alexandre Datta
Specialization: Pediatric Neurologist
Hospital Affiliation: University Children’s Hospital Basel (UKBB), Basel, Switzerland
Years of Experience: 10+ years
Qualifications:
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Medical Doctor (M.D.), University of Basel, Switzerland
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Specialist in General Paediatrics (FMH)
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Specialist in Neuropaediatrics (FMH)
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Certificate in Electroencephalography (SGKN)
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Certificate of Competence in Sleep Medicine (SSSSC)
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Venia Docendi (habilitation), University of Basel, Switzerland
Professional Background:
Dr. Alexandre Datta is Chief Physician of Neuro- and Developmental Paediatrics at UKBB. He leads clinical and research programs in paediatric epileptology, sleep medicine, and neurodevelopmental diagnostics. His expertise includes childhood epilepsy, sleep disorders, neurometabolic conditions, neurodegenerative diseases, and neurodevelopmental rehabilitation.
Step-by-Step Breakdown of Services and History:
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1991–1998: Medical studies at University of Basel, Switzerland
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1999–2000: Postgraduate paediatrics at Ospedale regionale della Beata Vergine, Mendrisio, Switzerland
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2001–2004: Pediatric neurology training at UKBB and Geneva (HUG), Switzerland
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2004–2006: Adult neurology training and research in neuropaediatrics/epileptology at institutions in Aarau and Paris
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Since 2007: Senior consultant in paediatric neurology, epileptology, and sleep medicine at UKBB
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Current Practice: Diagnoses and manages neurological disorders in children and adolescents; provides neurophysiological evaluation (EEG), neuropsychological assessment, sleep diagnostics, and multi-disciplinary rehabilitation
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Research & Academic Contribution: Leads research on childhood epilepsy and sleep; published studies on cognition in children with epilepsy and brain development; teaching through EEG Academy and international epilepsy programs
Notable Achievements:
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Head of Neuro- and Developmental Paediatrics, UKBB
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Established research programs in childhood epilepsy, sleep medicine, and neurodevelopmental outcomes
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Fluent in German, English, French, and Italian
Diva Health Access – Strategic Partnership with Medigence Global:
Consultation with Dr. Alexandre Datta can be arranged through Diva Health in coordination with Medigence.
