ChennaiJCI
Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (Rela Hospital)
No. 7, CLC Works Road, Chromepet, Chennai
JCI
Nearest AirportChennai International Airport (MAA)
Nearest MetroMeenambakkam Metro Station
Specialities50
Beds Facility450
ICU Beds130
Established2018
About Hospital
A Quaternary-Care Centre Built Around Complex Medical Treatment
Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre was established in 2018 under the leadership of Prof. Mohamed Rela, a renowned liver transplant surgeon. The hospital operates from a 36-acre campus in Chromepet and was developed as an international medical facility offering highly specialised and quaternary care.
Rela is particularly associated with liver disease, liver transplantation, multi-organ transplantation and treatment of critically ill patients. Its clinical services, however, extend well beyond transplantation and include a dedicated Cancer Centre, cardiac sciences, neurosciences, renal sciences, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, paediatrics, women's health and other specialties.
For cancer patients, the hospital provides medical oncology, surgical oncology and radiation oncology. The cancer programme is supported by pathology, imaging, interventional radiology and critical-care services, allowing complex cases to be evaluated across multiple specialties.
Specialities
Multidisciplinary Expertise for Cancer, Transplantation and Complex Conditions
Hematology
Pediatric Hematology
Uro Oncology
Awards and Recognition
Quality Standards and Clinical Recognition of Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre
Best Liver Transplant Unit – 2018–2019
Rela Hospital was recognised as the Best Liver Transplant Unit during the Organ Donation Awareness Week celebration organised by the Transplant Authority of Tamil Nadu on August 14, 2019. The recognition highlighted the hospital's work in liver transplantation.
Best Performing Live Liver Transplant Team – 2019–2020
Rela Hospital's official awards information lists recognition for its Best Performing Live Liver Transplant Team during 2019–2020. The recognition reflects the hospital's specialised experience in living-donor liver transplantation.
Best Emerging Hospitals Award
Rela Hospital received a Prestigious Achiever Award in the Emerging Hospitals category at the Times Healthcare Achievers Awards. The recognition came during the hospital's early development as a specialised quaternary-care institution.
Times Health Excellence Award – 2023
Rela Hospital and its doctors were recognised at the Times Health Excellence Award 2023. The hospital specifically highlighted recognition involving its paediatric haematology, oncology and bone marrow transplantation expertise.
Lifetime Achievement Award – Prof. Mohamed Rela, 2024
Prof. Mohamed Rela received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Health Providers India at AHPICON 2024 for his contribution to healthcare and liver transplantation. This is an individual recognition of the hospital's Chairman and Managing Director rather than an institutional award.
Medical Team
Specialist Teams for Highly Complex Clinical Care
Rela Hospital has a team of 130+ specialists covering its broad range of clinical disciplines. The medical structure includes specialists in oncology, transplantation, cardiac sciences, neurosciences, critical care, gastroenterology, renal medicine and other fields.
- Medical Oncologists
- Surgical Oncologists
- Liver Transplant Specialists
Infrastructure
Infrastructure for Complex and Multi-Speciality Treatment
36-Acre Medical Campus
Rela Hospital operates across a 36-acre campus in Chromepet, with infrastructure designed for multispeciality and quaternary-care treatment.
Advanced Imaging
The hospital lists 128-slice CT, 3 Tesla MRI and cardiac MRI among its diagnostic imaging capabilities, supporting complex diagnosis and treatment planning.
Critical-Care Infrastructure
Rela provides 130 critical-care beds and specialised intensive-care services, including dedicated critical-care support for complex transplant patients.
Liver Intensive Care
The hospital houses a highly specialised liver intensive-care programme and describes its liver ICU as one of the world's largest dedicated liver intensive-care units.
Advanced Endoscopy
Its endoscopy services include ERCP, EUS, SpyGlass cholangioscopy, capsule endoscopy and laser-based therapies for selected gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary conditions.
Modern Operating Facilities
Rela's official pages describe modern operating facilities supporting transplantation, oncology, cardiac surgery, robotic procedures and other complex surgical interventions.
Advanced Laboratory Services
The hospital's laboratory infrastructure includes automated immunohistochemistry, liquid-based cytology and MALDI-TOF technology for rapid microbial identification.
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Facilities
Comfort and support for patients and attendants.
- Private rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Religious facilities
International Patient Department
International Care Coordinated From Arrival to Follow-Up
Rela Hospital has a dedicated International Patient team that helps overseas patients connect with the appropriate doctors and services. The hospital provides support for medical enquiries, treatment coordination, language assistance, accommodation and visa-related requirements.
For international cancer patients, sharing previous pathology reports, scans and treatment records before travel can help the medical team determine the appropriate specialist consultation and investigations.
Online doctor consultation
Second medical opinion
Pre-arrival treatment coordination
Medical visa assistance
Airport pickup coordination
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ChennaiFAQs
Common Questions About Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre
What is Rela Hospital Chennai famous for?
Rela Hospital is particularly known for liver transplantation, multi-organ transplantation and critical care. It also provides a wide range of multispeciality services, including cancer, cardiac, neurological, renal and orthopaedic care.
Is Rela Hospital known for liver transplantation?
Yes. Liver disease and transplantation are among Rela's principal areas of expertise. The hospital was established under the leadership of Prof. Mohamed Rela, a specialist in liver surgery and transplantation.
Can international patients receive treatment at Rela Hospital?
Yes. Rela describes itself as an International Medical Facility and has a dedicated international patient service supporting overseas patients.
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