Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre — Chennai, India

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre Chennai – Global Leader in Liver Disease & Transplant

No. 7, CLC Works Road, Chromepet, Chennai – 600 044, Tamil Nadu, India
4.7 (108 reviews)

About The Hospital

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre

No. 7, CLC Works Road, Chromepet, Chennai – 600 044, Tamil Nadu, India

450+
Beds
2018
Established
4.7
Rating
108
Reviews

The Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre in Chennai is one of the most remarkable specialist institutions in global healthcare. Founded by Professor Mohamed Rela—a world-record holder in liver transplantation and one of the most decorated hepatobiliary surgeons alive—the institute was conceived not merely as a hospital but as a centre of global reference for liver disease and transplantation. Opened in 2018, it has already established itself as a destination of choice not just for patients from India, but from across the Middle East, Africa, the United Kingdom and Southeast Asia.

Professor Rela himself holds the world record for the youngest liver transplant recipient—a 1.6-kilogram baby operated at King's College Hospital, London—and has performed over 4,000 liver transplants across his career, more than virtually any other surgeon in history. The institute bears his name because his philosophy of relentless innovation, combined with the deepest compassion for the most vulnerable patients, is embedded in every clinical programme.

The liver transplant programme at RIMC is the finest in South Asia and among the top globally. Both living-donor (LDLT) and deceased-donor (DDLT) transplants are performed, including highly complex split-liver transplants, auxiliary transplants and re-transplantation. The programme's paediatric liver transplant sub-speciality manages children from the smallest neonates to teenagers, with outcomes that match the world's leading paediatric transplant centres.

Beyond transplantation, the institute's hepatology, gastroenterology and GI surgery programmes are exceptional. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, autoimmune hepatitis, portal hypertension, cholangiopathies and biliary reconstruction—conditions that challenge most hospitals—are routine here.

For international patients, the institute's geographic location in Chennai—with international flights to Dubai, Muscat, Colombo, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore—combined with its focus on the world's most complex liver conditions, makes it a natural pilgrimage destination for patients who have been told their liver condition is untreatable elsewhere.

Services for Medical Value Travellers

  • Global patient services team with 24/7 telemedicine consultation capability.
  • Airport transfers from Chennai International Airport (approximately 15 km).
  • Arabic, Swahili, Sinhala and Bahasa interpretation services.
  • Medical visa support for liver transplant recipients and living donors.
  • Comprehensive donor workup coordination for international living donors.
  • Accommodation in adjacent institute guesthouse for long-stay families.

Accreditations & Awards

NABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABLNational Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation

Testimonials & Certifications

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre has received numerous accolades and certifications, including:

  • NABH Accreditation — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers.
  • NABL Accredited Laboratory — diagnostic precision and quality.
  • Best Liver Transplant Centre – South Asia, International Liver Transplant Society 2023.
  • Founder Professor Mohamed Rela: Padma Shri, Tamil Nadu Medical Council Lifetime Achievement.
  • Top Hepatobiliary Surgery Programme – India, Times Health Survey 2024.

Team & Specialisation

  • Urology: TURP Surgery, Undescended Testicle Surgery, Bladder Stone Removal, Prostate Biopsy, Peyronie's Disease Treatment, Penile Prosthesis, Urethral Surgery, Robotic Prostatectomy
  • Transplant: Liver Transplant, Kidney Transplant, Heart Transplant, Lung Transplant, Pancreas Transplant, Intestine Transplant, Bone Marrow Transplant, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Stem Cell Therapy
  • Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology: Breast Cancer Treatment, Lung Cancer Treatment, Prostate Cancer Treatment, Bone Marrow Transplant, Colon Cancer Treatment, Skin Cancer Treatment, Liver Cancer Treatment, Ovarian Cancer Treatment, Stomach Cancer Treatment, Uterine Cancer Treatment, Cervical Cancer Treatment, Thyroid Cancer Treatment, Oral Cancer Treatment, Pancreatic Cancer Treatment, Bladder Cancer Treatment, Bone Cancer Treatment, Brain Cancer Treatment, Esophageal Cancer Treatment, Anal Cancer Treatment, Gallbladder Cancer Treatment, Penile Cancer Treatment, Vulvar Cancer Treatment, Salivary Gland Cancer Treatment, Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment, Head and Neck Cancer Treatment, Vaginal Cancer Treatment, Bile Duct Cancer Treatment, Blood Cancer Treatment, Cryosurgery, Robotic Surgery, Diagnostic Surgery, Radiofrequency Ablation, Thoracic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery
  • Surgical Gastroenterology: Colonoscopy & Polypectomy, Hepatitis B Treatment, Cholecystectomy Surgery, Liver Hemangioma Surgery, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Treatment, Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment, Pancreas Transplant, Gaucher Disease Treatment, Pancreatic Cancer Treatment, Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Crohn's Disease Treatment
  • Spine Surgery: Discectomy (Spine Surgery), Scoliosis Spine Surgery, Kyphoplasty Surgery, Foraminotomy Surgery, Cervical Spine Surgery, Spine Tumor Surgery, Vertebroplasty Surgery, Disc Replacement Surgery, Corpectomy Surgery
  • Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery: Rhinoplasty, Liposuction, Hair Transplant (FUE), Facelift Surgery, Lip Augmentation, Mommy Makeover, Abdominoplasty, Tummy Tuck Surgery, Breast Augmentation, Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery, Cutaneous Horn Removal, Rosacea Treatment, Breast Reconstruction with Implant, Gynecomastia Surgery, Gender Reassignment Surgery, Facial Reanimation Surgery, Penile Dermal Fillers, Calf Implant, Brazilian Butt Lift, Blepharoplasty, Breast Lift Surgery, Breast Reduction Surgery, Facial Implants, Mole Removal, Nipple Correction Surgery, Anti-Wrinkle Treatment, Penile Lengthening Surgery
  • ENT: Cochlear Implant, Hyperthyroidism Treatment, Tonsillectomy Treatment, Auditory Brainstem Implant, Microtia Surgery, Thyroplasty Surgery, Tracheostomy Surgery, Mastoidectomy Surgery, Balloon Sinuplasty, Sinus Surgery (FESS), Stapedectomy Surgery, Endoscopic Septoplasty, Thyroidectomy Surgery, Adenoidectomy Surgery
  • Gastroenterology: Colonoscopy & Polypectomy, Hepatitis B Treatment, Cholecystectomy Surgery, Liver Hemangioma Surgery, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Treatment, Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment, Pancreas Transplant, Gaucher Disease Treatment, Pancreatic Cancer Treatment, Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Crohn's Disease Treatment, ERCP, Endoscopy
  • Dermatology: Rhinoplasty, Liposuction, Hair Transplant (FUE), Facelift Surgery, Lip Augmentation, Mommy Makeover, Abdominoplasty, Tummy Tuck Surgery, Breast Augmentation, Breast Reconstruction with Implant, Gynecomastia Surgery, Facial Reanimation Surgery, Blepharoplasty, Breast Lift Surgery, Breast Reduction Surgery, Facial Implants, Mole Removal, Nipple Correction Surgery, Anti-Wrinkle Treatment
  • Robotic Surgery: Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery, Robotic Hysterectomy, Robotic Prostatectomy, Robotic Cancer Surgery, Robotic General Surgery
  • Bariatric Surgery: Gastric Bypass Surgery, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Band Surgery, Revisional Bariatric Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery
  • Orthopedics: Total Knee Replacement, Total Hip Replacement, ACL Reconstruction, Spinal Fusion Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment, Hand Transplant, Osteoarthritis Surgery, Arm Lift Surgery, Avascular Necrosis Treatment, Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery, Osteoporosis Treatment, Meniscus Tear Surgery, Arthrolysis Surgery, Arthrodesis Surgery, PCL Surgery, Knee Arthroscopy Surgery, Ewing Sarcoma Treatment, Limb Lengthening Surgery, Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery, Shoulder Exostosis Treatment, Bilateral Hip Replacement Surgery, Shoulder Replacement Surgery, Ankle Arthroscopy, Acetabular Fixation, Elbow Replacement Surgery, Osteotomy
  • Neurosurgery: Brain Tumor Surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation, Epilepsy Surgery, Discectomy, Spinal Fusion Surgery, Scoliosis Spine Surgery, Kyphoplasty Surgery, Foraminotomy Surgery, Spine Tumor Surgery, Cervical Spondylosis Treatment, Vertebroplasty Surgery, Disc Replacement Surgery, Corpectomy Surgery
  • Neurology: Parkinson's Disease Treatment, Epilepsy Treatment, Multiple Sclerosis Treatment, Stroke Treatment, Migraine Treatment, Neuropathy Treatment, Movement Disorder Treatment
  • Cardiology: Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Angioplasty & Stenting, Heart Valve Replacement, Heart Valve Repair, TAVR, Pacemaker Implantation, Heart Transplant, Coronary Angiography, Electrophysiology Study, Cardioversion, Endoscopic Vein Harvesting, Balloon Pulmonary Valvuloplasty, Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty, Rastelli Procedure, Aortopulmonary Window Repair, Aortic Stenosis Treatment, Mitral Valve Repair, Double Valve Replacement, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump

Treatments Offered

Liver Transplantation (LDLT, DDLT, Split Liver)
Starting from $26,000
Paediatric Liver Transplantation
Starting from $28,000
Liver Resection (HCC, Cholangiocarcinoma)
Starting from $9,000
Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple Procedure)
Starting from $10,000
TIPS (Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt)
Starting from $5,000
ERCP & Cholangioscopy
Starting from $1,800
Radiofrequency Ablation (Liver Tumours)
Starting from $3,000
TACE (Trans-Arterial Chemoembolisation)
Starting from $3,500

Prices shown are indicative starting costs and may vary based on individual diagnosis, complexity, implant choice, and length of hospital stay. Contact Gaf Healthcare for a personalised, all-inclusive cost estimate.

Doctors

R

Prof. Mohamed Rela

Founder & Director, Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery

Liver Transplant35+ years

MS, FRCS, FRCS Eng, Padma Shri; former Professor, King's College Hospital London

R

Dr. Mettu Srinivas Reddy

Director, Liver Transplant Surgery

Liver Transplant Surgery18+ years

MS, FRCS, Fellowship in Liver Transplant (UK)

J

Dr. Dinesh Jothimani

Senior Consultant, Hepatology

Hepatology15+ years

DM Gastroenterology, Fellowship in Hepatology (King's College London)

S

Dr. Aiswarya Sekar

Gynecologic Oncosurgeon — Surgical Oncology

Gynecologic Oncosurgeon7+ Years

M

Dr. D. Pon Jeeva Mathan

Consultant — Surgical Oncology

Surgical Oncologist10+ Years

B

Dr. Jagadesh Chandra Bose

Senior Consultant — Surgical Oncology

Surgical Oncologist30+ Years

G

Dr. Keshavarajan G

Consultant — Surgical Oncology

Surgical Oncologist17+ Years

S

Dr. P. Saravanan

Visiting Consultant — Surgical Oncologist

Surgical Oncologist30+ Years

P

Dr. Swathi Prakash

Consultant — Breast Surgery & Surgical Oncology

Breast Surgical Oncologist15+ Years

J

Dr. Christopher John

Visiting Consultant — Radiation Oncology

Radiation Oncologist14+ Years

K

Dr. K. R. Prasanna Kumar

Senior Consultant & Visiting Radiation Oncologist — Radiation Oncology

Radiation Oncologist18+ Years

J

Dr. M. Janarthinakani

Senior Consultant — Radiation Oncology

Radiation Oncologist25+ Years

U

Dr. S. Usha

Radiation Oncologist

Radiation Oncologist14+ Years

B

Dr. V. Balasundaram

Head of Department & Clinical Lead — Radiation Oncology

Radiation Oncologist30+ Years

V

Dr. S. Viswanath

Senior Consultant — Medical Oncology

Medical Oncologist17+ Years

J

Dr. J. Jebasingh

Senior Consultant — Medical Oncology

Medical Oncologist33+ Years

G

Dr. K. R. Gopi

Senior Consultant — Medical Oncology

Medical Oncologist30+ Years

H

Dr. A. S. Hariharan

Visiting Consultant — Cardiac Surgery

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon12+ Years

K

Dr. Ashok Kumar

Group Director and Head of Department of Cardiology

Interventional Cardiologist11+ Years

K

Dr. D. Senthil Kumar

Senior Consultant — Cardiac Surgery

Cardiac Surgeon19+ Years

V

Dr. R. Venkatakrishnan

Consultant Cardiologist — Cardiology

Interventional Cardiologist15+ Years

S

Dr. S. Socrates

Consultant Cardiologist — Cardiology

Cardiologist23+ Years

V

Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan

Director and Senior Consultant — Cardiac Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgeon26+ Years

K

Dr. V. Narendra Kumar

Senior Consultant — Cardiology

Interventional Cardiologist15+ Years

G

Dr. Vijayan Ganesan

Senior Consultant — Cardiology

Interventional Cardiologist15+ Years

J

Dr. Dhaarani J

Consultant — Paediatric Hemato-Oncology

Paediatric Hemato-Oncologist13+ Years

S

Dr. Julius Xavier Scott

Director — Department of Paediatric Hemato-Oncology

Paediatric Hemato-Oncologist22+ Years

S

Dr. Parthasarathy Srinivasan

Senior Consultant — Orthopaedics and Head of Spine Surgery

Spine Surgeon10+ Years

S

Dr. Arul Kumar S

Associate Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgeon18+ Years

G

Dr. Ashok S. Gavaskar

Clinical Lead – Orthopaedics and Head – Joint Replacement Services

Orthopedic Surgeon & Joint Replacement Specialist23+ Years

V

Dr. Chandrasekaran Venkataraman

Visiting Consultant — Nephrology

Nephrologist22+ Years

N

Dr. Gomathy Narasimhan

Senior Consultant — Liver and Renal Transplant Surgery & Surgical Gastroenterology

Liver Transplant Surgeon20+ Years

R

Dr. Jasper Sandeep Rajasekar

Associate Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology

Hepatobiliary & Liver Transplant Surgeon11+ Years

R

Dr. Kaaviya R

Consultant — Nephrology

Nephrologist14+ Years

S

Dr. Kailash Sarathy

Visiting Consultant — Pediatric Orthopedics

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon15+ Years

K

Dr. Karan

Consultant — Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary

Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist14+ Years

P

Dr. Kumar Palaniappan

Clinical Lead — Laparoscopy Liver Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology

Hepatobiliary & Liver Transplant Surgeon20+ Years

M

Dr. Navin Kumar Marannan

Consultant — Hepatology & Medical Gastroenterology

Hepatologist & Medical Gastroenterologist15+ Years

A

Dr. Prakash Ayyadurai

Consultant — Orthopedics

Orthopedic Surgeon20+ Years

N

Dr. Prithiviraj Nabi

Associate Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon18+ Years

V

Dr. Radhika Venugopal

Consultant Hepatologist — Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary

Hepatologist24+ Years

R

Dr. Rajesh Rajalingam

Clinical Lead — Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery

Hepatobiliary & Liver Transplant Surgeon20+ Years

C

Dr. Ramkiran Reddy Cherukuru

Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology

Surgical Gastroenterologist15+ Years

S

Dr. S. R. Shyam Sundar

Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology and Robotic GI Surgery

Surgical Gastroenterologist12+ Years

S

Dr. Senthil Kumar S

Consultant Nephrologist — Nephrology

Nephrologist16+ Years

B

Dr. Shankar Balakrishnan

Clinical Lead — Department of Neurology and Neurosciences, Interventional Neuroradiology

Interventional Neurologist21+ Years

P

Dr. Vaibhav Patil

Director of Hepatology, Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary

Hepatologist & Liver Transplant Physician12+ Years

K

Dr. Vasantha Kumar

Associate Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology

Surgical Gastroenterologist & Hepatobiliary Surgeon20+ Years

V

Dr. C. Arun Mozhi Varman

Consultant – Laparoscopic & Robotic Hernia Surgeon, General Surgery

Laparoscopic & Robotic Hernia Surgeon15+ Years

S

Dr. Dhivya Sharona

Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Obstetrician & Gynecologist12+ Years

M

Dr. Kaavya M

Visiting Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Gynecologist & Fertility Specialist10+ Years

A

Dr. M. Anbuselvam

Senior Consultant, Neurosurgery

Neurosurgeon42+ Years

Y

Dr. M. Yogasalini

Visiting Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Obstetrician & Gynecologist21+ Years

D

Dr. Natesan Damodaran

Clinical Lead, Epilepsy and Functional Neurosurgery

Neurosurgeon15+ Years

U

Dr. P. Usha

Visiting Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Gynecologist & Gynecologic Oncology Specialist19+ Years

C

Dr. Swaramya Chandrasekaran

Senior Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Obstetrician & Gynecologist15+ Years

V

Dr. T. Vaidhehi

Visiting Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Obstetrician & Gynecologist17+ Years

M

Dr. Arun Kumar M

Consultant Adult & Pediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist

Neurologist & Epileptologist17+ Years

G

Dr. Aswin Govindarajan

Consultant Neurologist, Neurology

Neurologist8+ Years

S

Dr. G. Sukanya

Consultant Dermatologist, Dermatology

Dermatologist16+ Years

N

Dr. Katheeja Nasika

Consultant, Dermatology

Dermatologist & Cosmetologist3+ Years

M

Dr. Mathan Mohan

Visiting Consultant, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon | Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist20+ Years

K

Dr. Purushothaman P. K

Senior Consultant, ENT, Neurotology & Skull Base Surgery

ENT & Skull Base Surgeon10+ Years

S

Dr. Shruthi Sreekumar

Associate Consultant, ENT

ENT Specialist5+ Years

S

Dr. Srividhya S

Associate Consultant, Neurology

Neurologist10+ Years

P

Dr. Subashini Partheeban

Visiting Consultant, Paediatric ENT & ENT

ENT Specialist (Paediatric ENT)10+ Years

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About The Hospital

  • Beds450+
  • Established2018
  • Rating4.7 / 5.0
  • Reviews108
  • Destinations🇮🇳 India

Accreditations

NABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABLNational Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation