Dr. Rela Hospital

About Dr. Rela Hospital

Dr. Rela Hospital, Chennai: A Global Destination for Advanced Medical Care

Located in Chromepet, Chennai, Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC) is a premier multi-specialty quaternary care hospital. Conceived with the vision of providing highly specialized care matched with international standards, the hospital spans 36 acres and is globally recognized as a center of excellence for liver disease and transplantation. While it is famous for its pioneering work in multi-organ transplants, it is a comprehensive healthcare facility offering top-tier treatments across all major medical specialties, making it a highly sought-after destination for patients from across the globe.

Achievements and Recognitions

Dr. Rela Hospital is synonymous with medical breakthroughs and exceptional clinical outcomes:

• Global Transplant Leadership: Home to one of the world’s largest dedicated liver intensive care units and recognized globally for high success rates in pediatric and adult liver transplants.
• Pioneering Expertise: The hospital’s founder, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rela, holds a Guinness World Record for performing a successful liver transplant on a five-day-old baby.
• Complex Surgeries: Renowned for performing rare and highly complex multivisceral (multi-organ) transplants and advanced robotic surgeries.
• Times Health Excellence: Regularly awarded for its outstanding contributions to gastroenterology, hepatology, and pediatric care.

About the Doctor Team and Specialities

The hospital boasts an elite roster of over 250 highly skilled doctors and surgeons, many of whom have trained and worked in some of the best medical institutions in the USA, UK, and Europe.

Key Specialities Include:

• Liver Disease & Transplantation: World-class expertise in living donor and deceased donor liver transplants, acute liver failure, and pediatric hepatology.
• Oncology (Cancer Care): Comprehensive tumor boards, advanced surgical oncology, targeted chemotherapy, and precision radiation therapy.
• Orthopedics & Spine Surgery: Robotic joint replacements, complex pediatric orthopedics, and minimally invasive spine interventions.
• Cardiac Sciences: Advanced heart failure management, complex pediatric cardiac surgeries, and minimally invasive valve replacements.
• Neurosciences: Cutting-edge treatments for brain tumors, stroke interventions, and complex neuro-trauma.

Facilities for Admitted Patients

Dr. Rela Hospital is designed to foster healing in a safe, highly sanitized, and comfortable environment:

• Advanced Critical Care: 130 ICU beds, including one of the largest dedicated Liver ICUs in the world, alongside specialized NICU and PICU setups for infants and children.
• Diverse Room Categories: Options ranging from clean, well-lit multi-bed wards to premium private rooms and ultra-luxurious suites with dedicated family areas.
• In-House Amenities: A 24/7 advanced pharmacy, sophisticated blood bank, multi-cuisine cafeterias, and serene prayer rooms.
• Dedicated Pediatric Zones: Child-friendly wards and play areas designed to make young patients feel at ease during their recovery.

International Patient Services

Located just 15 minutes away from Chennai International Airport, Dr. Rela Hospital is meticulously set up to welcome medical travelers from over 50 countries:

• Exclusive International Lounge: A dedicated, comfortable space for overseas patients to relax and manage their hospital administrative needs.
• Travel & Visa Assistance: Prompt issuance of medical visa invitation letters, FRRO registration support, and complimentary airport transfers.
• Linguistic Support: In-house interpreters fluent in languages such as Arabic, Bengali, French, Russian, and Swahili.
• Customized Culinary Options: In-house chefs capable of preparing customized international cuisines, including Halal, Middle Eastern, and Continental dietary preferences.
• Accommodation Support: Assistance with booking nearby guest houses, service apartments, or luxury hotels for accompanying family members.

Infrastructure and Advanced Technology

The hospital’s infrastructure is engineered to support the most delicate and complex medical procedures safely. It features 14 ultra-modern, infection-free modular Operation Theatres.

Key Advanced Equipment & Machines:

• Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System: A highly advanced robotic platform that allows surgeons to perform complex urological, gynecological, and gastrointestinal surgeries with 3D high-definition vision and miniature instruments, ensuring tiny incisions and rapid recovery.
• TrueBeam Radiotherapy System: A state-of-the-art linear accelerator that delivers highly precise radiation therapy to destroy cancer cells while perfectly sparing the surrounding healthy tissues, drastically reducing side effects.
• 3 Tesla MRI & 128-Slice CT Scanner: Lightning-fast imaging technologies that provide incredibly detailed, high-resolution 3D images of the brain, spine, liver, and heart for flawless diagnostic accuracy.
• Advanced ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation): Top-tier life-support machines that act as an artificial heart and lungs for critically ill patients experiencing severe respiratory or cardiac failure.
• FibroScan & Advanced Endoscopy Suites: Non-invasive diagnostic machines and high-definition endoscopes specifically used for highly accurate assessments of liver health and gastrointestinal disorders.

How Humane Medical Assistance Will Help You

Traveling to Chennai for complex medical care requires meticulous planning, but you do not have to do it alone. Humane Medical Assistance is your dedicated healthcare partner, bridging the gap between you and the exceptional medical team at Dr. Rela Hospital.

Here is how we stand by you throughout your journey:

• Pre-Travel Virtual Consultations: We coordinate secure video consultations with Dr. Rela Hospital’s top specialists, helping you understand your treatment options and financial estimates before you travel.
• Comprehensive Logistics: From processing your medical visa invitation to managing your flight bookings and providing complimentary airport transfers right to the hospital doors, we handle the details.
• Fast-Track Hospital Admissions: We secure priority appointments, allowing you to bypass waiting times for immediate diagnostic testing and fast-tracked hospital admission.
• Your Personal On-Ground Manager: A dedicated case manager from Humane Medical Assistance will be by your side to assist with hospital paperwork, language translation, and securing comfortable local accommodation for your loved ones.
• Continuous Post-Treatment Care: Our support continues after you return home safely. We arrange follow-up teleconsultations with your treating doctor to ensure your recovery is smooth and complete.