Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rela
- 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.
- Specialist : Liver Transplantation and Pancreatic Disease
- Experience: 45+ years.
- Current Position :Chairman and Managing Director of Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre in Chennai, India.
Education & Training:
- MBBS from University of Madras, India in 1982
- Ms from University of Madras, India in 1987
- FRCS from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, United Kingdom in 1988
- DSc (Honoris causa) from The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, India in 2013
Special Interest:
- Liver Transplantation
- HPB &b Liver Surgery
- Pancreatic Cancer
Expertise:
- Liver Surgery
- Liver transplantation
- Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery
- Bone marrow transplant.
Experience:
- Chairman & Managing Director of Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Chennai.
- Professor of Liver Surgery and Transplantation at Institute of Liver Disease King’s College Hospital NHS Trust, London.
- Course Director, Post MCh Fellowship in Liver Transplantation at The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University.
Membership:
- Dr. Mohamed Rela, a globally renowned expert in liver transplantation and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery, holds memberships in several prestigious medical organizations, reflecting his expertise in transplant surgery and liver diseases. These memberships include:
- BMA (British Medical Association) – A professional association representing doctors in the UK, focused on supporting the medical profession and advancing healthcare.
- RSM (Royal Society of Medicine) – A leading organization in the UK dedicated to medical education and the promotion of healthcare research, offering access to continuing medical education.
- AUGIS (Association of Upper GI Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland) – A society focused on the advancement of surgery for diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract, including liver and pancreatic conditions.
- BTS (British Transplantation Society) – The leading society for transplantation in the UK, promoting best practices in organ donation and transplantation.
- ILTS (International Liver Transplant Society) – A global society dedicated to improving the practice and science of liver transplantation, with members being experts from around the world.
- APASL (Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver) – A major professional association focused on liver diseases, particularly relevant to the Asian-Pacific region, promoting research and education in liver care.
- AST (American Society of Transplantation) – A major American organization advancing the science, education, and clinical practice of transplantation, with a focus on improving patient care and outcomes.
- ESOT (European Society of Organ Transplantation) – A prominent European organization that connects transplantation professionals, providing guidelines and education to improve transplant outcomes.
- BASL (British Association for the Study of the Liver) – An association promoting research, education, and clinical practice in liver diseases within the UK, focused on advancing understanding and treatment.
- IHPBA (International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association) – A global association dedicated to the study and practice of surgery related to the liver, pancreas, and biliary tract, focusing on advancing knowledge and clinical care in these areas.
Awards And Recognition:
- Panchanna Chaterjee Oration and Gold Medal: Awarded by the Association of Surgeons of India in December 1996, recognizing his outstanding contributions to surgery.
- Senior Lecturer: Appointed as a Senior Lecturer at King’s College, University of London in 2001, highlighting his academic excellence and expertise in liver transplantation and surgery.
- Recognized Teacher Status and Ph.D. Supervisor: Granted by the University of London in 2001, affirming his role in shaping future medical professionals through mentorship and research.
- Professor of Liver Surgery and Transplantation: Appointed to this prestigious position at King’s College, University of London in 2005, recognizing his leadership in the field of liver transplantation and surgery.
- Scroll of Honour and Medal: Awarded by the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry in 2009, acknowledging his exceptional contributions to the medical field in India.
- Dr. Madhanagopal Oration and Medal: Awarded by Madras Medical College in 2010, honoring his achievements in the field of liver surgery and transplantation.
- Scroll of Honour: Presented by The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University in 2012, recognizing his significant impact on medical education and liver transplantation.
