Draft:Ilankumaran Kaliamoorthy

Dr. Ilankumaran Kaliamoorthy is a distinguished Indian anesthetist and medical practitioner renowned for his expertise in liver intensivist care. Currently holding the position of Chief Executive Officer at Rela Hospital. in Chennai, he has played a pivotal role in establishing and expanding this leading 450-bed healthcare institution. Dr. Kaliamoorthy's previous role was as the Clinical Director at the Liver Institute within Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai. His specialized areas of proficiency encompass pediatric liver transplantation, acute liver failure, patient safety , and the integration of advanced medical technologies.

Education
Dr. Kaliamoorthy earned his medical degree (MBBS) from Coimbatore Medical College in 1999. He subsequently pursued advanced training in anesthesia and intensive care through a post-graduate program at Madras Medical College and Hospital in Tamil Nadu. In 2008, he was conferred with the FRCA (Fellowship of the Royal College of Anesthetists) from the Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, United Kingdom. In 2022, he successfully completed the PGPMAX Executive MBA Program at the Indian School of Business (ISB).

Career
Dr. Kaliamoorthy initiated his professional journey with Liver Care at Gleneagles Global Health City. In 2009, he assumed the role of director at the Institute of Liver Disease and Transplantations. His significant contributions led to his appointment as the CEO of Rela Hospital in 2018. Under his leadership, Rela Hospital achieved the Joint Commission International’s gold seal for hospital accreditation.

Contribution to medicine
A prolific author, Dr. Kaliamoorthy has written three book chapters and over 60 research articles for scientific and medical journals. His publications cover diverse topics such as liver resection, robotics in pediatric liver transplantation , and other pertinent subjects. He has been a presenter at numerous national and international medical conferences, showcasing his expertise.

Honors and achievements

 * Acknowledged as one of the Top 10 "ISB Leaders of 2022."


 * Served as the CIITN CSR Healthcare Conclave Chair Member in 2023.
 * Played a pivotal role in a critical liver transplantation procedure for a newborn baby.
 * Consistently served as a key member of the organizing committee for the "Master Class in Liver Diseases" held annually in Chennai from 2014 to 2023, attracting over 700 delegates each year
 * Felicitated by the Governor of Tamil Nadu for significant contributions to the "Tamil Nadu Organ Donation Program" in August 2012.
 * Awarded the esteemed TNJHA Memorial K.P. Sansoria Award by the Indian Society of Anesthesiologists in 2003 for the development of an innovative technique in regional anesthesia for pediatrics.

Involvement in healthcare initiatives
Dr. Kaliamoorthy actively contributed to the government of Tamil Nadu's initiative to provide free COVID-19 immunizations in private hospitals. He expressed insights into the anticipated rise in elective procedures and organ transplants at Rela Hospital. Dr. Kaliamoorthy proposed the revolutionary idea that ChatGPT could transform the healthcare industry. In November 2011, he conducted India's inaugural CME on "Transplant Anesthesia and Intensive Care" in Chennai.

Participating in discussions about CSR funding, Dr. Kaliamoorthy emphasized its potential to aid government hospitals in maintaining high-end equipment and developing patient-tracking apps. His notable contribution to the Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine Tumors at Rela Hospital and the organization of a cycle rally for organ donation underscore his commitment to healthcare initiatives.