Health Center
General practitioner and health center reception (reserved exclusively for students)
During your visit to the Health Center, please make sure to bring your badge in order to enter.
Pour la prise de rendez-vous :
-> For booking an appointment, please use only your student email address and enter this
-> access Code : 0801
To book an appointment with the general practitioner, please make a request via this link:
https://www.doctolib.fr/medecin-generaliste/massy/arnaud-saada-massy?pid=practice-734853
🏥 Introduction to the IP Paris Health Center
The Health Center is located at Pavillon Broca, Boulevard Maréchaux Sud.
During your visit to the Health Center, please make sure to bring your badge in order to enter.
📍 GPS Coordinates: 48.71048340583689, 2.2134201853880042
📞 Contact
Head of the Health Center: Mr. Daoud KHATCHOUKAEV
Phone: +33 1 69 33 39 31
Email: pole.sante@ip-paris.fr
🕒 Opening Hours
Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 12:00 / 13:30 - 17:00
Friday: 08:30 - 12:00 / 13:30 - 16:15
1️⃣ Urgent situation (non-critical)
In the event of an urgent situation involving a student or a staff member:
• First, contact the security office / security service of your school
• The security service will assess the situation and contact the appropriate emergency service if necessary (EMS, firefighters, etc.)
👉 The school’s security service is the primary point of contact on campus.
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2️⃣ Critical emergency
In the event of a life-threatening emergency (e.g. unconscious person, cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, serious injury):
• Immediately contact emergency services:
o EMS (SAMU): 15
o Firefighters: 18
o European emergency number: 112
• Inform your school’s security service at the same time
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🚒 Firefighters’ intervention on campus
On campus: contact the École polytechnique (X) security service, which handles all emergency requests: +33 1 69 33 34 33
Off campus: contact the fire brigade directly by calling 18 (SDIS 91).
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ℹ️ Further information
To find out:
• internal emergency contact numbers,
• procedures specific to your school,
you can:
• contact your student services office or student life representative,
• consult the Institut Polytechnique de Paris Health Center website, which provides useful information and resources:
https://www.ip-paris.fr/campus/pole-de-sante
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✅ Key message to remember
In case of an emergency on campus: contact your school’s security service first; in a life-threatening situation, call emergency services directly and inform security at the same time.
💬 In case of emergency, contact:
🔥 Fire Department
Firefighters: 18
École Polytechnique Fire Department: +33 1 69 33 34 33
🚑 Medical Services
SAMU (Emergency Medical Service): 15
From a mobile or landline: 112 (European emergency number)
SOS Médecin: 36 24
Emergency Department – Paris-Saclay Hospital: +33 1 69 29 75 63
🖐 Specialized Care
SOS Hands – Clinique de l'Yvette: +33 1 86 86 91 91
Fernand Widal Poison Control Center: +33 1 40 05 48 48
💬 Mental Health Support: Who to contact?
📞 Nightline Saclay (Peer Support - IP Paris Partner)
Free, anonymous, and confidential listening service run by trained student volunteers.
- French line: 01 85 40 20 10 (7/7, 9 PM - 2:30 AM)
- English line: 01 85 40 20 10 (Thursday - Monday, 9 PM - 2:30 AM)
🌍 Website: https://www.nightline.fr/saclay
📞 Cnaé - National Student Support Coordination
A national service dedicated to students facing distress, violence, or discrimination.
Hotline: 0 800 737 800 (Mon-Fri: 10 AM - 9 PM / Sat: 10 AM - 2 PM)
💡 Mission: Qualified professionals (psychologists, social workers) provide listening, support, and guidance.
⚠ Reporting: This service also allows you to report situations of discrimination, harassment, or gender-based violence. Operated by the "En Avant Toutes" association.
📞 BAPU – University Psychological Aid Centers
Medico-social structures offering psychological support and psychotherapy fully covered by Social Security.
The Team: Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and academic staff.
Services: Initial intake interviews to identify your needs, followed by supportive or analytical psychotherapy.
📌 Requirements: Must be a student and have active French Social Security (Assurance Maladie).
📍 Locations near campus:
- BAPU Cachan: 4, rue Raspail, 94230 Cachan | 📞 01 46 65 62 22
- BAPU Luxembourg: 44, rue Henri Barbusse, 75005 Paris | 📞 01 43 29 65 72
- BAPU Pascal: 30, rue Pascal, 75005 Paris | 📞 01 43 31 31 32
📞 National Crisis Lines & Emergencies (Free, 7/7, 24/24)
31 14: National Suicide Prevention Hotline (English speakers available).
15 (SAS Psy): [New] Emergency Access to Care. Dial 15 to speak with a dispatcher who can refer you to an on-call psychiatrist if needed.
Psy Île-de-France: 01 48 00 48 00 (Support for individuals in distress and their surroundings, 11 AM - 7 PM).
🌍 National Platforms & Resources
MonSoutienPsy: You are entitled to 12 free sessions per year with a partner psychologist (direct access, no GP referral needed).
Étudiant.gouv: Centralizes all free psychological aid available in France.
🧠 Local Consultations & Campus Support
Dr. Sophie Guenon – Psychiatrist (Local)
📍 9 Impasse des Vhernes, 91120 Palaiseau | 📞 01 60 14 23 28
Note: Appointment wait times can be long; please plan ahead.
🚨 Reporting Harassment or Violence
IP Paris Platform: https://ip-paris.signalement.net/ (Confidential, open to students and staff).
Member Schools: Please check your specific school’s intranet for internal reporting procedures.
Remember to register with health insurance and take out a student health insurance plan!
💡 Why is it important?
✔ Having health insurance (Social Security) is mandatory to pursue your studies.
✔ Social Security covers an average of 70% of medical expenses.
✔ A complementary health insurance plan (mutuelle) helps reimburse your healthcare costs more effectively.
✅ What to do?
• Register with Social Security (if you haven't already!)
• Subscribe to a student health insurance plan for better coverage
👩⚕️ Specialists Available at the IP Paris Health Center
👨⚕️ Dr SAADA
During your visit to the Health Center, please make sure to bring your student badge in order to enter.
📅 Consultations:
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
• Thursday: 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm
✅ Consultations reserved for:
Students from member schools, Bachelor and MScT students of École Polytechnique, and PhD candidates
❌ Not covered:
Engineering students & international X students followed by SMED
❌ Does not issue sick leave certificates & cannot be your primary care physician.
For booking an appointment, please use only your student email address and enter this access code: 0801.
📩 Appointments : https://www.doctolib.fr/medecin-generaliste/massy/arnaud-saada-massy?pid=practice-734853
👨⚕️ Physiotherapists:
• Lara CLABASSI (Does not accept credit cards)
• Élodie DE LEMOS
• Alexia GARDET
• Tracy MISEREY
📅 Consultations: Monday to Friday
During your visit to the Health Center, please make sure to bring your badge in order to enter.
📋 Documents to bring to the appointment:
✔ Prescription
✔ Social Security card (or proof of coverage)
✔ Medical imaging
💰 Payment methods: Check, bank transfer, cash, or credit card (except Lara Clabassi)
⚠ Extra charges outside the standard rate: Please check with your health insurance provider.
⚠ Any appointment not canceled 24 hours in advance will be charged.
📩 Appointment booking: Lien
👩⚕️ Camille Ratelade – independent midwife
During your visit to the Health Center, please make sure to bring your badge in order to enter.
📅 Appointments: Thursdays during the day
💬 Services offered:
• Gynecology consultations (menstrual disorders, infections, menopause, breast examinations, etc.)
• Sexual health, contraception, and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (for women and men under 26)
• Contraception setup, follow-up, or reassessment
• HPV screening and vaccination (Human Papillomavirus)
• Advice on intimate and pelvic hygiene
✅ Appointments open to IP Paris students and staff (all member schools)
📩 Book an appointment online:
🔗 https://calendly.com/sagefemme-ratelade/30min
💳 All fees are regulated, and some may require no upfront payment (depending on the situation and social coverage).
Card payments are accepted; cash will be accepted soon.
🌐 Website: https://sagefemme-ratelade.my.canva.site/
✉️ Contact: sagefemme.ratelade@gmail.com
Psychological Support Service
When visiting the IP Paris Health Center, please bring your ID badge to gain access.
For doctoral students:
👩⚕️ Ms. Aurélie Faberes
📅 Consultations for PhD students: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
📍 IP Paris Health Center
👨⚕️ Mr. Antoine Mousty
📅 Consultations for PhD students: Thursday & Friday
📍 Office 0A254, Télécom Paris
📩 Appointment booking: psychologues@ip-paris.fr
Students in the IP Paris Master’s and PhD Track programs can also access the psychological support service of their home engineering school:
📍 École Polytechnique: psychologie@polytechnique.fr
📍 ENSTA: anne.mortureux@ensta-paris.fr
📍 ENSAE: psychologue@ensae.fr
📍 Télécom Paris: psy.eleves@telecom-paris.fr
📍 Télécom SudParis: audrey.gallineau@imbts-tsp.eu
👨⚕️ Mr. Alain LAGNEAU - Addiction Consultant
💬 Treatment for addictions & dependencies:
✔ Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, medication, recreational substances (nitrous oxide, MDMA, Ecstasy...)
✔ Eating disorders, gambling, social media, sex
📅 Consultations: Wednesday afternoons (every other week)
During your visit to the Health Center, please make sure to bring your badge in order to enter.
📆 Upcoming sessions in 2026:
Time slots from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
January: 14 and 28
February: 11 and 25
March: 11 and 25
April: 8 and 22
May: 13 and 27
June: 10 and 24
July: 8 and 22
Consultations via Zoom may also be arranged at other times during the week upon request (except for first consultations).
💰 Student & staff rates:
✔ First consultation (assessment): €45
✔ Subsequent consultations: €40
💳 Payment: Credit card
📩 Appointment booking: lagneau.alain@wanadoo.fr
🏥 Healthcare Services Nearby
The new Paris-Saclay Hospital, part of the Nord Essonne Hospital Group (GHNE), offers a wide range of medical and surgical services, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
📍 Address: 1 Parvis de l’Hôpital, Quartier Corbeville, 91400 Orsay
🔗 More info: Groupe Hospitalier Nord Essonne
💡 Key services available:
• Anesthesia
• Cardiology / USIC (Cardiac Intensive Care Unit)
• Outpatient Surgery
• Bariatric Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Center for Orthogeny (IVG and contraception services)
• Endometriosis Center
• Adult Mental Health Centers (mental health care)
• Adult Emergency Services (24/7)
• Operating Room
🏥 The hospital also includes inpatient services in medicine, surgery, and obstetrics, providing comprehensive and tailored care for each patient.
🚨 Emergency Services
Emergency services are available 24/7 at several locations:
📌 At Paris-Saclay Hospital
• Pediatric Emergency Services (24/7)
• Gynecological and Obstetric Emergency Services (24/7)
• Adult Emergency Services (24/7)
📌 Other Emergency Services
• Adult Emergency Services at Longjumeau, open from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, 7 days a week by appointment (call 01 64 54 32 44).
• Walk-in consultations at Juvisy-sur-Orge from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM 👉 Prendre rendez-vous au Centre Médical d’Appui
For more information, visit: Adult and Pediatric Emergency Services / Nord Essonne Hospital Group (gh-nord-essonne.fr)
🚌 How to get there?
The hospital is easily accessible by public transportation:
• 🚌 Bus stop "Hôpital Paris-Saclay" – lines 91-05, 91-06, 91-08, and 91-10
• 🚏 Coming soon: Line 199 for direct access from Longjumeau
• 🚆 By 2026: Line 18 of the Grand Paris Express – quick connection to Massy-Palaiseau and the Saclay Plateau
• ✈ By 2027: Extension of Line 18 to Orly Airport
• 🚗 By car: Via N118 (exit 9)
🔗 Transport info & schedules: Bus - Paris Saclay
📌 Maison Médicale de Garde d'Orsay
💼 Consultations for non-life-threatening emergencies (evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays).
📞 Phone: +33 1 64 46 91 91 (please call before coming)
🕒 Generally available when regular medical offices are closed.
➡️ Helps avoid hospital emergency departments for common medical issues (fever, infections, pain, etc.).
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📌 Pôle Médical de Moulon
💼 Medical practice with 3 general practitioners, including one who provides gynecological care.
📅 Appointments:
• 🖥 Online: Doctolib
• 📞 By phone:
+33 1 53 66 64 27 (secretariat)
+33 1 69 85 33 13 (medical office)
📍 Address: 2 Allée des Marguilliers, 91190 Gif-sur-Yvette
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📌 Espace Santé la Croisée
💼 Multidisciplinary Health Center (MSP) bringing together several healthcare professionals:
• General practitioners
• Podiatrist
• Dietitian
• Speech therapist
• Psychologist
• Other allied health professionals
📅 Appointments:
• 🖥 Online: Doctolib / website of the center
• 📞 Medical secretariat
➡️ Provides routine medical care, general consultations, and coordinated follow-up between healthcare professionals.
📍 Address: 2 Rue de Paris, 91400 Saclay
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📌 MSP Camille Claudel
💼 Multidisciplinary Health Center (MSP) located in the Camille Claudel district:
• General practitioners
• Nurses
• Physiotherapists
• Other allied health professionals
📅 Appointments:
• 🖥 Online: Doctolib
• 📞 Medical secretariat
➡️ Offers general practice consultations and local primary healthcare services.
🌍 Consult a doctor in just a few clicks:
🌍 Accéder à Qare (Available 7 days a week - from 6 AM to 11 PM)
• Over 30 medical specialties available
• Video consultation with online prescription
• Reduced wait times (~30 minutes for a general practitioner)
⚠ In case of emergency, consult the emergency numbers in the dedicated section 🚨
📌 Need a consultation within 48 hours, but your condition doesn't require emergency care?
The SNP91 platform directs you to a healthcare professional available within 24 hours.
🩺 For which types of care?
Fever, infected wound, gastro, toothache... These conditions require prompt care without overcrowding emergency services.
⚙ How does it work?
A trained operator assesses your situation and directs you to an available healthcare provider.
If necessary, they activate the Entr’actes network, allowing a healthcare professional to contact you directly.
📞 Contact: +33 1 64 98 16 17
🌍 Access the platform : SNP 91
🦷 An on-call service is available on Sundays and public holidays, organized by the local Dental Council.
To find the on-call dentist, contact:
• General emergency number for dental care: 15
Nearby dental centers:
• Annadent Dental Center
1 Avenue Jean Jaurès, Palaiseau
📞 01 85 74 60 10
→ Handles dental emergencies, referrals possible to on-call dentists
• Palaiseau Gare Dental Center
2 Rue de la Gare, Palaiseau
📞 01 85 37 05 05
→ Fast consultations for urgent care
Nearby alternative:
• Massy Gare Dental Center
1 Mail Henry de Vilmorin, Massy
📞 01 85 37 05 05
→ Also open for dental emergencies
💊 Two pharmacies are easily accessible for purchasing medication (with or without a prescription):
• Pharmacie de Lozère – 15 minutes on foot
• Pharmacie des Écoles – 10 minutes by bus (📍Place des Causeuses, Palaiseau)
🧾 For prescription medication:
• Show your Carte Vitale or a proof of health coverage (ameli) to receive a partial reimbursement from the French national health system
• Also present your complementary insurance card (mutuelle) if you have one
ℹ️ First-time students without a Carte Vitale:
The pharmacy will provide a treatment form (feuille de soins) that you must complete and send to the CPAM (French national health insurance office) to request reimbursement
🧪 Free Testing & Condoms
You can get free testing at the following locations:"
• 🏥 CeGIDD (Free Centers for Information, Screening, and Diagnosis)
📍 Nearest to IP Paris: 8 Pl. Victor Schoelcher, 91300 Massy
📞 +33 1 69 20 88 87
• 🤝 PASS (Healthcare Access Program for People in Precarious Situations)
📍 Paris-Saclay Hospital
• 👩⚕️ CPEF (Family Planning and Education Centers - List available on IVG.gouv) & 🏡 PMI Centers (Maternal and Child Protection)
📍 Located at Maison des Solidarités, 18 Avenue de Stalingrad, 91120 Palaiseau
📞 +33 1 76 91 24 20
• 🎗 HIV/AIDS Prevention Associations
📍 Departmental Sexual Health Center - Massy, 8 Place Victor Schoelcher, 91300 Massy
📞 +33 1 69 20 88 87
📍 At the IP Paris Health Center: Reception & waiting room – Free male and female condoms.
📲 Mobile App "TUP" – Find a Condom
Locate free or paid condom distribution points and HIV testing centers (fixed and mobile).
📅 Upcoming Event
Mental Health Workshop – IP Paris Students at ENSTA (Room 1225)
Would you like to talk about your well-being and learn how to better manage study-related stress?
Join a mental health prevention workshop on Thursday, April 23, held in French, and led by a clinical psychologist, in a small group of up to 15 participants.
In a supportive and confidential environment, this workshop will help you:
Learn about the role of the psychologist and her non-judgmental approach
Share your experiences and concerns through a group discussion
Better understand stress, anxiety, and psychological distress
Identify early warning signs of discomfort, including physical symptoms
Reflect on balancing academic work, personal life, and leisure time
Address topics such as workload organization, academic pressure, and relationships
👥 Limited to 15 participants – early registration recommended : Inscription – Atelier de prévention en santé mentale (ENSTA-salle 1225) – Remplir le formulaire
Information about available support services and how to seek professional help will be provided at the end of the session.
📅 Upcoming Event
Take a Break & Talk: Mental Health Workshop for PhD Students
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or simply in need of a space to talk?
Join our mental health prevention workshop on Thursday, April 16 (in English), led by a clinical psychologist, at Room 1003 – ENSAE Paris.
In a confidential and supportive setting, this session will help you:
Better understand stress, anxiety, and emotional well-being
Recognize early signs of distress
Share experiences with fellow PhD students
Find ways to balance research and personal life
Discuss topics like thesis writing and academic relationships
👥 Limited to 15 participants
👉 Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/xz0BiXuXuS
📅 Upcoming Event
Mental Health Workshop – IP Paris Students at ENSTA (Room 1225)
Would you like to talk about your well-being and learn how to better manage study-related stress?
Join a mental health prevention workshop on Thursday, April 23, held in French, and led by a clinical psychologist, in a small group of up to 15 participants.
In a supportive and confidential environment, this workshop will help you:
Learn about the role of the psychologist and her non-judgmental approach
Share your experiences and concerns through a group discussion
Better understand stress, anxiety, and psychological distress
Identify early warning signs of discomfort, including physical symptoms
Reflect on balancing academic work, personal life, and leisure time
Address topics such as workload organization, academic pressure, and relationships
👥 Limited to 15 participants – early registration recommended : Inscription – Atelier de prévention en santé mentale (ENSTA-salle 1225) – Remplir le formulaire
Information about available support services and how to seek professional help will be provided at the end of the session.
📅 Upcoming Event
Take a Break & Talk: Mental Health Workshop for PhD Students
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or simply in need of a space to talk?
Join our mental health prevention workshop on Thursday, April 16 (in English), led by a clinical psychologist, at Room 1003 – ENSAE Paris.
In a confidential and supportive setting, this session will help you:
Better understand stress, anxiety, and emotional well-being
Recognize early signs of distress
Share experiences with fellow PhD students
Find ways to balance research and personal life
Discuss topics like thesis writing and academic relationships
👥 Limited to 15 participants
👉 Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/xz0BiXuXuS