Holiday Dialysis in Basel

Welcome to Münchenstein next to Basel. We are happy to welcome holiday guests from anywhere.

Our dialysis centre is located 10 minutes by car from the city centre of Basel, or a maximum of 20 minutes by train. Basel is considered to be the cultural capital of Switzerland, and with its impressive old town also offers many historical sights. You can find inspiration on the official website of Basel Tourismus.

Our service:

• Personal care by certified nurses in a small centre
• Permanent presence of a physician specialized in Nephrology
• Wifi access
• iPads for all patients with TV, radio and Internet
• Free coffee, tea and snacks
• Wheelchair accessible
• Free parking

Languages:

• German, English, French, Italian, Hungarian, Polish

Treatments:

• 12 dialysis stations for Haemodialysis
• Type of dialysis machine: Fresenius 5008
• Also for Hepatitis B/C patients and for HIV-positive patients

Opening hours:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 06.30 am to 17.30 pm 

For groups of 4 persons or more also possible outside opening hours (at extra charge, registration at least 2 months before arrival).

Price:

For patients without statutory insurance in Switzerland or EU: CHF 530 per treatment, additional one-time handling fee CHF 100. (excl. Erythropoetin, special medication, additional laboratory tests)

For groups outside opening hours: Surcharge 15%. In case of cancellation less than 48 hours before treatment of more than half of the group we charge the staff expenses.

Billing:

Persons from the EU area incl. Switzerland: We settle accounts directly with your insurance provider if you bring along your European Health Insurance Card (alternatively form E 112 from your health insurance provider), as long as you do have a statutory insurance. For privately insured persons from the EU area: payment before treatment.

Persons from outside the European Union (EU): Payment by credit card upon arrival before treatment. (We recommend that you check with your health insurance provider at home before you leave so that you can claim back the costs after your return).

Documents needed:

• Current medication and dosage
• Latest dialysis protocol, incl. machine settings and dry weight
• Hepatitis B, C, or HIV serology
• MRSA swab (not older than two months)
• List of diagnoses, and last laboratory results
• Covid-PCR-test, not older than 72 hours (status March 2021), for more accurate information please contact the dialysis centre promptly. Covid vaccination desirable.

Registration:

Please contact us  as soon as possible so that we can guarantee your place. You will receive the patient admission form by Email.