Address & Nearby Location

Airport : Chennai International Airport (MAA)

Distance : ~ 18 km | Duration: approx. 30-40 minutes by car by car

Railway Station : Kotturpuram Suburban Railway Station

Distance : ~ 4 km | Duration: around 10-15 minutes by car by car

Metro : Alandur Metro Station

Distance : ~ 6 km | Duration: approx. 15-20 minutes by car by car

Rela Hospital is a premier multispecialty and quaternary care center established by Prof. Mohamed Rela, a globally recognized expert in liver surgery and transplantation.
Its facility boasts one of the largest dedicated liver intensive care units worldwide, ensuring patients receive the utmost care.
The hospital is dedicated to providing top-notch healthcare in India, utilizing the latest technology and a team of experienced medical professionals.
It focuses on delivering primary and secondary care to the local community while adhering to and often surpassing international healthcare standards.
The hospital has completed over 100 surgeries for international patients, demonstrating its extensive global expertise.
Additionally, Rela Hospital offers a comprehensive range of international patient services to facilitate a smooth transition for those traveling from abroad, including personalized care coordination, visa assistance, and accommodation arrangements.
Language translation services and dedicated international patient liaison officers are available to cater to specific needs and concerns, ensuring that each patient's experience is seamless and supportive.

Infrastructure & Facility

Located on a spacious 36-acre campus in Chromepet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the hospital boasts 450 beds, including 159 dedicated to critical care.
It hosts one of the largest liver intensive care units in the world.
The facility has 9 cutting-edge operating rooms and advanced radiology services that feature modern equipment such as a 128-slice CT, three TESLA MRIs, Cardiac MRI, PET-CT, Da Vinci robotic systems, and precise linear accelerators for tumor treatment.
Moreover, its advanced endoscopy services include one of India’s largest ERCP and EUS Suites, Asia’s first EUS J10, Spyglass Cholangioscopy, Capsule Endoscopy, and Laser Therapy.
The hospital also has a dedicated fertility center that offers sophisticated services like Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), Laser-Assisted Hatching (LAH), Pre-implantation Genetics, and Uterine Transplant.
With 72 outpatient consultation suites and a preventive health check lounge, the facility provides comprehensive outpatient services, including laboratory and imaging services.
Inpatient accommodations are designed with shared rooms and individual suites to cater to different patient needs.
Its blood bank and transfusion medicine center are equipped with an Automated Analyzer, Blood Component Separation & Therapy, and a Therapeutic Apheresis Unit.
The lab services feature an Automated Cryostat for frozen sections, an Automated Immunohistochemistry Stainer, Liquid-Based Cytology Tests, and MALDI-TOF for quick microbe identification.

Team and Specialities

Rela Hospital features super specialty departments staffed by over 130 highly experienced and internationally qualified doctors.
It provides a wide array of services across more than 50 disciplines.
The facility specializes in delivering tailored care for all medical fields, particularly excelling in managing critically ill patients and those needing multi-organ transplants.
Key areas of excellence at Rela Hospital include:
- Advanced Paediatrics
- esthesia & Critical Care
- Cardiac Sciences
- Gastro Sciences
- Neuroscience
- Cancer Centre
- Orthopaedics
- Renal Sciences
- Trauma Centre and Care
- Reproductive Medicine
- Women’s Health
Overall, the hospital is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services tailored to the needs of its patients.

Top Doctors of Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre

Dr. T. Vaidhehi

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Consultant

15 Years Experience

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre

Dr. T. Vaidhehi is a highly experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist based in Chennai, India. With over 15 years of dedicated service in women's health, she has bee...

Dr. Jagan

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Visiting Consultant

14 Years Experience

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre

Dr. Jagan is a highly experienced cardiologist affiliated with Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre in Chennai. With over 14 years of experience, he spe...

Dr. Parthasarathy Srinivasan

Spine Surgeon

Senior Consultant

23 Years Experience

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre

Dr. Parthasarathy Srinivasan is a distinguished spine surgeon based in Chennai, India, with over 23 years of experience in orthopedics and spine surgery. H...

Dr. V. Narendra Kumar

Interventional Cardiology

Senior Consultant

23 Years Experience

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre

Dr. V. Narendra Kumar is a highly experienced interventional cardiologist in Chennai, India. He holds an MBBS from Chengalpattu Medical College, an MD in P...

Dr. Naresh Shanmugam

Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Director – Women & Child Heal...

17 Years Experience

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre

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Dr. Ashok S. Gavaskar

Orthopedic and Joint Replacemen...

Senior Consultant

10 Years Experience

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre

Dr. Ashok S. Gavaskar is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon renowned for his expertise in joint replacement surgeries, particularly in primary and revision procedur...
Dr. M. Anbuselvam

Neuro-Surgeon

Senior Consultant

40 Years Experience

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre

Dr. M. Anbuselvam is a highly respected neurosurgeon in Chennai. He is known for his extensive experience and dedication to patient care. His areas...

Dr. Kumar Palaniappan

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surger...

Senior Consultant

25 Years Experience

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre

Dr. Kumar Palaniappan is a renowned expert in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) surgery and liver transplantation, currently practicing at Dr. Rela Institute & Me...

Dr. Ashwin Rammohan

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeo...

Consultant

22 Years Experience

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre

Dr. Ashwin Rammohan is a highly esteemed Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary and Liver Transplant Surgeon with over two decades of experience. His clinical expertise ...

Dr. Dinesh Jothimani

Surgical Gastroenterologist

Director-Hepatology

24 Years Experience

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre

Dr. Dinesh Jothimani is a distinguished Hepatologist and Gastroenterologist with over 24 years of experience. He completed his MBBS from Madras Medical Col...

Dr. (Prof) Mohamed Rela

Liver Transplantation| Hepatopa...

Chairman and Managing Director

39 Years Experience

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rela is a distinguished liver transplant surgeon with a career spanning nearly 40 years. Born in Kiliyanur village near Mayiladuthurai in...

Dr. G. Buvaneswari

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Visiting Consultant

25 Years Experience

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Dr. G. Buvaneswari is a renowned fertility specialist and laparoscopic surgeon based in Chennai. As one of the founding members and the Medical Director of...
Dr. K. R. Gopi

Medical Oncologist

Senior Consultant

30 Years Experience

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre

Dr. K. R. Gopi is a Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist at Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre in Chennai. With over 30 years of experience in Medical...