Rela Institute & Medical Centre

About the Hospital

Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC), located in Chromepet, Chennai, is a quaternary care multi-specialty institution founded by hepatobiliary surgeon Prof. Mohamed Rela. RIMC runs a pediatric liver transplant program and a liver disease and organ transplantation center. In addition to liver and HPB surgery, the hospital houses specialized centers for pediatrics, multi-organ transplants, gastro sciences, cardiac care, neurosciences, and trauma. With a 32-bed dedicated liver transplant ICU, surgical suites, and multidisciplinary teams, RIMC treats international patients each year.

Key Highlights

• Center for Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary (HPB) Surgery, with a pediatric liver transplant program
• Founded and led by Prof. Mohamed Rela, who has performed thousands of liver transplants
• NABH and NABL accredited quaternary multi-specialty institution with critical care capabilities
• Features a dedicated 32-bed Liver Transplant ICU equipped with therapeutic and organ-support technologies
• Centers for Pediatrics, Gastro Sciences, Renal Sciences, Cardiovascular Surgery, and Neurosciences
• 24/7 Level-I Emergency and Trauma Center with active air ambulance evacuation services
• International patient coordination lounge managing multi-lingual translation, visa assistance, and family accommodation

Awards & Accolades

• Times Healthcare Achievers Awards: Received the Best Emerging Hospital Award, Best Liver Transplant Unit, and Lifetime Achievement Award for Prof. Mohamed Rela.
• Transplant Authority of Tamil Nadu (TRANSTAN): Received the “Best Performing Live Liver Transplant Team” award.
• Economic Times Healthcare Awards: Recognised in the categories of Hepatology, Organ Transplantation, and Pediatric Care.
• AHPI Awards: Recognised in the Clinical Outcomes, Nursing Care, and Infrastructure Safety categories.

Specialities

International Patient Services

Dr. Rela Institute provides travel coordination for international families and pediatric transplant cases:

• Visa and Travel Arrangement: Medical visa documentation, embassy liaison, custom financial estimates, and complimentary airport transfers.
• Air Ambulance: Dedicated international air ambulance coordination for acute critical care and pediatric transfers.
• Language Interpretation Services: Native-speaking interpreters for Arabic, French, Russian, Swahili, Bengali, and other global languages.
• Accommodation Assistance: Direct arrangements for verified guest houses, long-stay family apartments, and hotels located close to the Chromepet campus.
• Dedicated International Helpline: 24/7 international patient desk, dedicated guest managers, private waiting lounges, and continuous post-transplant follow-up support.

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