Rela Institute

What Rela Institute does

Rela Hospital (legally JR Super Speciality Hospitals Pvt. Ltd.) is a quaternary-care multi-specialty hospital established in 2018 in Chromepet, Chennai, on a 36-acre campus. It is anchored by Prof. Mohamed Rela, a globally recognised liver transplant surgeon with 28+ years of experience and over 4,000 transplant surgeries to his credit, and offers care across 50+ medical disciplines. Core clinical infrastructure includes 450+ beds, 130+ critical care beds, 14 operating theatres, 72 outpatient suites, a dedicated liver ICU described as the world's largest, and India's largest paediatric liver transplant programme (500+ paediatric liver transplants completed).

The hospital operates as a platform of centres of excellence — Institute of Liver Disease & Transplantation (RILDT), Advanced Paediatrics, Cancer Centre, Cardiac Sciences, Neurosciences, Orthopaedics, Renal Sciences, Reproductive Medicine, Robotic Surgery (Da Vinci system), a Women & Children's Hospital wing, and most recently an Intestinal Rehabilitation Unit (Feb 2025) and Mobile Stroke Care Unit (Oct 2025). Diagnostic and surgical technology includes a 128-slice CT scanner, 3 Tesla MRI with cardiac imaging, Asia's first EUS J10 endoscopy suite, automated laboratory and blood bank equipment, and India's first dedicated liver emergency ambulance.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: inpatient and surgical services across specialties, ambulatory outpatient consultations, a tiered preventive health-check product line priced between Rs. 1,800 and Rs. 15,000, and international patient services targeting medical tourism (notably from Kuwait, Sri Lanka and other geographies) for high-value transplant cases. The institution also generates recurring revenue from accredited fellowship and DNB/DrNB/FNB academic programmes run jointly with BIHER, LTSI, SEMI, ISCCM and NBEMS. Go-to-market is direct via hospital-based service delivery, online appointment booking, and dedicated international patient coordinators, with brand-building driven by earned media coverage of medical milestones and a 4.7-star rating from 3,393+ Google reviews.

Name

Rela Institute

Legal name

JR Super Speciality Hospitals Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://relainstitute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Rela Hospital is a 450-bed quaternary care multi-specialty hospital in Chennai, India, founded in 2018 by Prof. Mohamed Rela. It specialises in liver and multi-organ transplantation, paediatric hepatobiliary care, robotic surgery, and serves both domestic patients and international medical tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Specialty Quaternary Hospital Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (62111), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ambulatory Oncology Centers (Outpatient Chemo/Radiation) (HLAFABAI)

Keywords

• Multispecialty hospital services
• Liver transplantation services
• Quaternary healthcare care
• Pediatric liver transplant
• Robotic surgery services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Direct patient care services including consultations, surgeries, treatments, hospital admissions, and procedures across 50+ medical disciplines
2. Academic and Fellowship Programs: Post-doctoral fellowship programs, DNB/DrNB/FNB courses, and specialized medical training in collaboration with BIHER, LTSI, SEMI, and ISCCM
3. Preventive Health Check Packages: Comprehensive health screening packages ranging from basic to premium wellness checks
4. International Patient Services: Medical tourism services for international patients seeking specialized treatments particularly in liver transplantation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rela Institute is a quaternary care multispecialty hospital providing direct patient care across 50+ medical disciplines, anchored by the Institute of Liver Disease & Transplantation (the largest liver centre in India and the largest paediatric liver transplant centre in the world), Advanced Paediatrics, Cancer Centre, Cardiac Sciences, Neurosciences, Robotic Surgery (Da Vinci System), Women & Children's Hospital, AASAI Fertility Unit, Renal Sciences, Orthopaedics, Hepatology & Medical Gastroenterology, Intensive Care, an Intestine Rehabilitation Unit, an Epilepsy Clinic, a Mobile Stroke Care Unit, preventive Health Check Packages, and academic fellowship programs. Revenue is generated through one-time patient care services, recurring academic fees, and international patient services.

Product overview

Rela Hospital is a quaternary care multispecialty hospital established in 2018, operating as a platform of specialized institutes and centres of excellence. The hospital offers comprehensive medical services across 50+ disciplines through distinct clinical units including the Institute of Liver Disease & Transplantation (the Largest Liver Centre in India and Largest Paediatric Liver Transplant Centre in the World), Advanced Paediatrics (20+ subspecialties), Cancer Centre, Cardiac Sciences, Neurosciences, Robotic Surgery (Da Vinci System), Women & Children's Hospital (with AASAI Fertility Unit), and various wellness/health check packages. Infrastructure includes 450 beds, 130 critical care beds, 14 operating theatres, and India's largest liver transplant ICU. The hospital also offers academic fellowship programs and specialty clinics including an Epilepsy Clinic and Mobile Stroke Care Unit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RILDT (Rela Institute of Liver Disease & Transplantation): The Largest Liver Centre in India and the Largest Paediatric Liver Transplant Centre in the World, specializing in liver surgery, treatment and transplantation.
• AASAI – Rela's Fertility Unit
• Revive360

Products and services

• Institute of Liver Disease & Transplantation (RILDT) The largest liver centre in India and largest paediatric liver transplant centre in the world, providing comprehensive liver care including transplantation, hepatobiliary surgery, and management of complex liver conditions for adult and pediatric patients.
• Advanced Paediatrics Quaternary-level pediatric care offering treatment across 20+ pediatric subspecialties including complex multi-organ transplantation, neonatal care, and 24/7 emergency and intensive care for newborns and children.
• Robotic Surgery Advanced robotic surgical platform using the Da Vinci System integrated into the transplant program, enabling minimally invasive liver and donor surgeries with enhanced precision, reduced blood loss, and faster recovery.
• Cancer Centre Comprehensive cancer care center providing multidisciplinary, protocol-based care for gastrointestinal, pancreatic, and hepatobiliary malignancies, with surgical, medical, and radiation oncology.
• Cardiac Sciences Comprehensive cardiac care including interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, and heart & lung transplantation services with dedicated cardiothoracic ICU.
• Neurosciences
• Orthopaedics
• Renal Sciences
• Reproductive Medicine
• Women & Children's Hospital
• AASAI Fertility Unit
• Hepatology & Medical Gastroenterology
• Intensive Care Unit
• Intestine Rehabilitation Unit
• Mobile Stroke Care Unit
• Health Check Packages
• Academic Fellowship Programs
• Epilepsy Clinic

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,000 liver transplant surgeries performed by Prof. Mohamed Rela
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRela Hospital is affiliated with Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER), a deemed-to-be-university recognized by UGC and accredited by NAAC. BIHER encompasses medical and engineering educational facilities including Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, and Bharath Institute of Science and Technology. Rela Hospital offers Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programmes accredited by BIHER.
• Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRIMC collaborates with LTSI to offer comprehensive fellowship programs in liver transplant specialties including Liver Transplant Surgery, Liver Transplant Anesthesia and Critical Care, and Transplant Hepatology. Programs have twice-yearly intake sessions (January and June) with 1-2 year duration. LTSI manages course regulations, fees, and examinations while RIMC handles candidate selection and training.
• Society for Emergency Medicine India (SEMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRIMC offers a 3-year Emergency Medicine Fellowship Program in collaboration with SEMI. SEMI designs course regulations while RIMC manages candidate selection, training, and stipend. Exit exam and degree certificate are conducted and awarded by SEMI.
• Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRIMC offers a 1-year Intensive Care Fellowship Program (IDCCM) in collaboration with ISCCM. ISCCM designs course regulations while RIMC manages candidate selection, training, and stipends. Exit exam and degree certificate are awarded by ISCCM.
• National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRIMC is a recognized NBEMS center offering Diplomate of National Board (DNB), Doctorate of National Board (DrNB), and Fellowship of National Board (FNB) courses across various specialties including General Anaesthesia, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Surgical Gastroenterology, Medical Gastroenterology, Critical Care, and Transplant Anesthesia.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves11 records

Direct peers

• Manipal Hospitals: National multi-specialty hospital network with significant quaternary care capabilities and academic affiliations similar to Rela's BIHER partnership. Competes for tertiary referrals and trained-specialist talent.
• Max Healthcare: North-India-led multi-specialty quaternary chain with strong complex-care capabilities. Competes for high-acuity specialty referrals and international patients from the same medical-tourism source markets as Rela.
• Narayana Health: India-wide multi-specialty hospital group with major quaternary transplant programs (cardiac, renal, liver) targeting affordability. Competes for complex cases and South-Asian medical tourism on a price-quality basis.
• Fortis Healthcare: Pan-India multi-specialty hospital chain with significant quaternary care offerings including organ transplantation. Competes with Rela for tertiary referrals and has the network breadth to capture spillover demand from South India.
• Medanta - The Medicity: Gurugram-based quaternary care hospital led by specialist clinicians with a strong liver transplant and multi-organ transplant program. Competes head-to-head with Rela for complex hepato-biliary, liver transplant, and international patient volume.
• KIMS Hospitals: South-India-headquartered multi-specialty hospital group expanding across India. Competes with Rela for tertiary referrals in South India and increasingly for specialty surgical and transplant cases.
• Apollo Hospitals: India's largest multi-specialty hospital chain with tertiary/quaternary services including liver transplantation across multiple cities. Directly competes with Rela for complex specialty patients, international medical tourists, and high-acuity surgical case referrals.
• Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital: Mumbai-based quaternary care hospital with comparable specialty infrastructure and active international patient services. Competes for complex-case referrals and medical-tourism patients from West and South Asia.
• Gleneagles Global Health City: Chennai-based multi-specialty hospital where Prof. Mohamed Rela previously established the Institute of Liver Disease and Transplantation. Operates in the same South-Indian market with overlapping liver transplant capability and competing physician talent pool.

Regional players

• Bumrungrad International Hospital: Thailand-based internationally accredited multi-specialty hospital and a major medical-tourism destination for Middle East, South Asia, and South-East Asia. Competes with Rela for inbound liver-transplant and quaternary cases from Kuwait, Sri Lanka, and similar source markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Rela_Institute
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/RelaHospital
• Facebookfacebook.com/dr.relainstitute
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dr-rela-institute-and-medical-centre
• Instagraminstagram.com/relainstitute

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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