# Rela Institute & Medical Centre

Rela Hospital is a multi-specialty hospital based in Chromepet, Chennai, India. It was founded in 2018 by Mohamed Rela, liver transplantation surgeon who currently serves as its chairman and director. It is a 450-bedded facility with over 55 clinical departments, and is primarily known for critically ill and multi-organ transplantation.

## History

The hospital was started in 2018 in Chromepet, Chennai, as a multi-specialty hospital with focus on critically ill and multi-organ transplantation. The 450 beds hospital is spread over 36 acres of land in Chennai and has 130 critical care beds, 14 operating rooms and advanced Radiology & Laboratory services.
In 2019, Rela Hospital performed a successful pediatric liver transplant on a 42 days old boy, which was the youngest successful pediatric liver transplant in India.

## Facilities

Rela Hospital has 55 medical departments and specialties to name a few Advanced Paediatric, Liver Disease and Transplantation, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Critical Care and Anaesthesiology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Ear Nose and Throat diseases, Neurology, Radiotherapy, Radiology Treatment, Urological Diseases, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and other treatments.

## Awards & Honors

Lifetime Achievement Award - Prof. Mohamed Rela received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Times Healthcare Achievers Awards for his contributions to liver transplantation.
Best Emerging Hospital Award - Rela Hospital was honored as the Best Emerging Hospital at the Times Healthcare Achievers Awards for its rapid advancements in healthcare.
Best Liver Transplant Unit (2018-2019) - Awarded by the Transplant Authority of Tamil Nadu (TRANSTAN) for the outstanding performance of Rela Hospital in liver transplant surgeries.
Best Performing Live Liver Transplant Team (2019-2020) - Recognized by TRANSTAN on National Organ Donation Day for this hospital’s exceptional expertise in liver transplants.
The largest Pediatric Liver Transplant Centre in South Asia - Rela Hospital, performs nearly 25 liver transplants per month and houses a 32-bed specialized ICU for liver transplant patients.
Times Network India Health Awards 2024 - Recognized as All India Best Liver Transplantation Hospital for its outstanding success in liver transplants. Dr. Ilankumaran Kaliamoorthy (CEO of Rela Hospital) was honored for his significant contributions to the healthcare sector.
Life Time Achievement Award of AHPICON 2024 - Prof. Mohammed Rela, an eminent surgeon, was awarded this prestigious award to recognize his impact and unwavering commitment to improving health outcomes.

## Achievements and Recognitions

Rela Hospital successfully performed Tamil Nadu’s first orthopedic balloon implantation on a senior citizen with a massive rotator cuff tear. This minimally invasive procedure, using the InSpace Balloon, significantly reduces pain and enhances biomechanics, marking a breakthrough in advanced shoulder surgery. This institute continues to push boundaries in heart and lung transplantation, reinforcing its status as a premier transplant center in India.
Achieved high success rates in organ transplantation, further solidifying its reputation as a leader in multi-organ transplants. They have performed Advanced Endoscopic Breast Conservation Surgery for 60-Year-Old Cancer Patients. Rela Hospital Launches 24/7 Cath Lab for Acute Stroke Interventions.
Rela Hospital has launched Movement Disorder & DBS Troubleshooting Clinic for Parkinson’s Patients on April 10, 2024. Following that, they successfully performed Bilateral Lung Transplant on an 18-year-old girl.
On June 22, 2024, Rela Hospital became the first in Tamil Nadu to use synthetic ligaments for knee injury treatment. Mr. E. Manikandan, a 23-year-old software professional from Chennai, successfully underwent arthroscopic surgery at the hospital, where surgeons reconstructed two cruciate ligaments using artificial ligaments.

## Infrastructure & Technology

Rela Hospital is a multispecialty medical facility with advanced technology and internationally qualified specialists. It features 450 beds, 72 outpatient consultation suites, and a dedicated preventive health check lounge. The hospital houses India’s largest liver transplant ICU, a specialized ICU for pediatric multi-organ transplantation, and 159+ ICU beds catering to various specialties.
Its advanced medical services include a state-of-the-art fertility center, cutting-edge radiology and imaging services with 128 Slice CT, 3 Tesla MRI, and Cardiac MRI, and a well-equipped blood bank and transfusion medicine unit. Rela Hospital also boasts an automated laboratory, an advanced endoscopy unit, and one of India’s largest ERCP & EUS suites.