Rela Multi-Speciality Hospital, Chennai

Rela Hospital is recognised internationally for its pioneering work in liver transplantation and continues to be a leading referral centre for complex medical cases.

• Prof. Mohamed Rela is listed in the Guinness World Records for performing a liver transplant on a 5-day-old infant, one of the youngest patients ever operated on.
• The hospital has performed thousands of liver transplant surgeries, including paediatric and adult cases.
• Established one of the world’s largest liver ICUs, dedicated exclusively to liver disease and post-transplant care.
• Introduced robotic-assisted liver transplants in children and adults to improve surgical precision and reduce recovery time.
• Regularly performs advanced procedures such as split-liver, auxiliary transplants, and multi-organ transplants.

The strength of Rela Hospital lies in its highly qualified medical professionals, led by globally acknowledged experts.

• Prof. Mohamed Rela — Founder, Chairman, and Director; performed over 4,000 liver transplants worldwide.
• 130+ senior consultants across 50+ medical specialties, supported by a multidisciplinary workforce of nurses, paramedics, and allied healthcare staff.
• A strong paediatric transplant team comprising hepatologists, surgeons, intensivists, and transplant coordinators.
• Dedicated departments for oncology, reproductive medicine, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, and neurology to ensure integrated care.
• Critical-care specialists and ICU-trained nurses available round the clock to manage post-operative recovery and complex cases.

The hospital’s design is future-ready, combining state-of-the-art technology with patient-focused spaces.

• 36-acre campus with inpatient towers, outpatient blocks, ICUs, and diagnostic facilities.
• 450 beds spread across single rooms, shared accommodation, and premium suites.
• 14 modular operation theatres, equipped for robotic surgery, transplantation, and minimally invasive procedures.
• Radiology and Imaging: 3 Tesla MRI, 128-slice CT, PET-CT, Cardiac MRI, and linear accelerator for high-precision radiotherapy.
• Endoscopy & Gastro Suite: Asia’s first EUS J10, ERCP, Spyglass cholangioscopy, capsule endoscopy, and advanced laser therapy.
• Laboratory Services: Automated cryostat for frozen sections, immunohistochemistry stainers, liquid-based cytology, and MALDI-TOF for rapid infection identification.
• Reproductive Medicine Unit: offering ICSI, Laser Assisted Hatching, Pre-implantation Genetics, and Uterine Transplant.
• 72 outpatient consultation suites and preventive health check-up lounges for efficient patient flow.

Rela Hospital ensures international standards of comfort and convenience for patients and their families.
Comfort During Stay

• Private and mobility-accessible rooms with TV, phone, Wi-Fi, and in-room safes.
• Family accommodation, laundry, dry cleaning, concierge, and nanny services.
• Religious facilities, prayer rooms, fitness centre, spa, café, salon, and dedicated smoking areas.
• On-campus business centre, shopping options, and secured parking.

Food & Dining

• Multi-cuisine restaurant offering international food options.
• Diet-on-request service managed by qualified dieticians.

Treatment & Clinical Support

• Pre-travel teleconsultation and secure medical records transfer.
• On-site pharmacy, blood bank with therapeutic apheresis unit, and rehabilitation services.
• Structured post-operative follow-up, including telemedicine support for overseas patients.

Rela Hospital integrates academic research with clinical practice to deliver next-generation care.

• Continuous publication of peer-reviewed research in hepatology and transplant surgery.
• First hospital in India to introduce robotic paediatric liver transplant surgery.
• Hosts fellowship and super-specialty training programs for transplant surgery and hepatology.
• Dedicated research labs exploring regenerative medicine, paediatric liver disease, and advanced surgical techniques.

Rela Hospital is built on a philosophy of personalised, transparent, and family-focused care.

• Visa and travel assistance with dedicated liaison officers.
• Interpreter and translation services in multiple languages.
• Airport pick-up/drop, hotel booking, chauffeur-driven cars, and air ambulance when required.
• Assistance with financial counselling, insurance coordination, and medical travel insurance.
• Dedicated international desk for seamless admission, treatment planning, and discharge.
• Cost transparency with detailed estimates shared before treatment begins.
• Patient coordinators assigned to each family for real-time support.
• Rehabilitation and counselling services to ensure holistic recovery.
• Tele-follow-up programs for international patients to stay connected with their doctors post-treatment.