About Rela Hospital, Chennai
Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Center (Rela Hospital), an international medical facility, is a quaternary care hospital dedicated to caring for and responding to the needs of a diverse range of patients. The hospital offers highest standard of hospital healthcare in India, as well as access to the latest technology and experienced and caring medical professionals. The hospital is committed to being a healthcare system of international importance with modern infrastructure facilities.
Rela Hospital is designed to provide highly specialized care in all specialties with a special focus on the care of critically ill patients and multi-organ transplantation. Established under the formidable leadership of Dr. (Professor) Mohamed Rela, a world-renowned surgeon in the field of liver surgery and transplantation, this hospital houses one of the largest liver intensive care units in the world. In addition to the quaternary quality of care in all specialties, the hospital is committed to providing daily “primary and secondary care” to local residents on par with international standards – and may be a degree higher.
Highlights of Rela Hospital, Chennai
- RIMC is a multi-specialty hospital in a sprawling area of 36 acres located in Chromepet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
- The facility has 450 beds including 130 critical care beds, 9 operating rooms, modern reference laboratories and radiology services, and is conveniently located near road, rail and air transportation.
- RIMC is led and managed by world-renowned physicians committed to healthcare.
- RIMC offers the broadest range of clinical care, education, and research. The hospital offers state-of-the-art technology and modern treatment facilities designed to provide health care at an affordable cost.
- Rela Institute is driven by patient needs, comfort and confidence.
Top Doctors of Rela Hospital, Chennai
- Liver Transplant Surgeon and HPB Surgeon, Chennai, India
- Over 30 years’ experience
- Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre
Profile Highlights:
- Dr. (Prof.) Mohamed Rela is known as one of the best liver transplant surgeons in the world. His name has also entered the Guinness Book of Records for performing liver transplantation of a 5-day-old baby.
- With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Rela is known as a pioneer in liver transplantation & hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery.
- Dr. Mohamed Rela is the Chairman and Director of Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, Chennai, India; and the Professor of Liver Surgery and Transplantation, at King’s College, Hospital in London as well.
- During his career of almost 30 years, Dr. Rela has performed over 4500 liver transplantations worldwide.
- Endocrinologist & Diabetologist, Chennai, India
- Over 14 years’ experience
- Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre
Profile Highlights:
- Dr. Sruti Chandrasekaran is an American board-certified endocrinologist and diabetologist practicing at the Dr. Rela Institute in Chennai as a senior consultant who treats innumerable diabetic patients.
- Ever since she moved back from the University of Maryland she has been heading the endocrine department and managing various endocrine inpatients and outpatients.
- Rheumatologist, Chennai, India
- Over 32 years’ experience
- Apollo Hospitals Greams Road, Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre
Profile Highlights:
- Dr. Brig K Shanmuganandan is a reputed rheumatologist in India with 32 years of experience in total.
- He is into internal medicine specialization and has pursued his MD in general medicine from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune.
- He has worked on 10 research projects and 70 publications.
- Nephrologist, Chennai, India
- Over 14 years’ experience
- Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre
Profile Highlights:
- Dr. Jagdish K is currently designated as the Senior Consultant of Nephrology with a vast experience of 14 years.
- Dr. Jagdish K is well versed in Temporary Haemodialysis Catheters, Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy, Lumbar Puncture, Arterial Lines, and Renal Biopsy.
- His special interests lie in Glomerulonephritis, Extracorporeal treatments, Post-Transplant Infections, and Renal Transplants across blood groups and in highly sensitized individuals.
- Hepatologist & Gastroenterologist, Chennai, India
- Over 18 years’ experience
- Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre
Profile Highlights:
- Dinesh Jothimani is a Hepatologist and Gastroenterologist with over 18 years of experience.
- He completed his MRCP (UK) from the Royal College of Physicians, London in 2004.
- Dr. Dinesh Jothimani is a liver specialist trained in the UK and Australia. He cares for his patients who suffer from liver diseases and performs skillful liver transplants.
Major Specialties of Rela Hospital, Chennai
- Liver Disease and Liver Transplantation
- Gastroenterology
- Advanced Paediatrics
- Anaesthesia & ICU
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Orthopaedics
- Reproductive Medicine
- Cardiology
- Ear, Nose and Throat
Awards & Recognitions of Rela Hospital, Chennai
- Lifetime Achievement Award to Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rela
- Best Emerging Hospitals Award
- Best Liver Transplant Unit
- Best Performing Live Liver Transplant