{"id":35399,"date":"2025-01-20T15:18:13","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T09:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rajasthanexpress.in\/index.php\/2025\/01\/20\/dr-kiran-puttappa-an-indian-born-healthcare-leader-changing-lives-in-perth\/"},"modified":"2025-01-20T15:18:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T09:48:13","slug":"dr-kiran-puttappa-an-indian-born-healthcare-leader-changing-lives-in-perth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rajasthanexpress.in\/index.php\/2025\/01\/20\/dr-kiran-puttappa-an-indian-born-healthcare-leader-changing-lives-in-perth\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Kiran Puttappa: An Indian-Born Healthcare Leader Changing Lives in Perth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New Delhi [India], January 20: <\/strong>Dr. Kiran Puttappa, a well-known Family Physician, entrepreneur, and community leader, has made a significant impact on healthcare in Perth, Western Australia. Born in Mysore, India, he completed his early education at Vidyaniketan and Sarvodaya College in Tumkur before earning his medical degree from JSS Medical College, Mysore.<\/p>\n

He underwent medical training in the United Kingdom, where he further honed his skills in healthcare delivery before moving to Australia permanently.<\/p>\n

As the founder and\u00a0CEO of\u00a0<\/strong>GP West Group<\/strong><\/a>, a wide network of primary care centres employing over 200 doctors who serve thousands of patients across Perth, he is dedicated to ensuring high-quality healthcare for everyone while actively addressing the shortage of doctors in the region. By mentoring and supporting international medical graduates, he has played a key role in helping new doctors integrate into Australia\u2019s healthcare system, strengthening its overall capacity.<\/p>\n

His expansion into\u00a0medical real estate<\/strong>\u00a0has gained a lot of popularity and facilitated modern medical centres, focusing on developing healthcare facilities that combine advanced medical services with state-of-the-art infrastructure.<\/p>\n

Dr. Kiran Puttappa is a current\u00a0council member<\/strong>\u00a0of the\u00a0Royal Australian College of General Practitioners<\/a>\u00a0and has been deeply involved in advocacy and policy making for the last 10 years. He also served as a panel member of\u00a0AHPRA<\/strong>. His work in these roles has focused on improving healthcare standards and addressing systemic challenges within the Australian medical landscape.<\/p>\n

A major highlight of Dr. Kiran Puttappa\u2019s work is his role\u00a0as President of the\u00a0<\/strong>Australian Indian Medical Association<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 \u2013 WA (AIMA).<\/strong>\u00a0Through his leadership, AIMA has organized numerous health awareness campaigns, charity initiatives, and cultural programs that unite the Indian and Australian communities. He also collaborates closely with government bodies and is part of the advocacy and policymaking team of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.<\/p>\n

Beyond healthcare, Dr. Kiran Puttappa\u00a0co-founded\u00a0<\/strong>MediPortal<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>, a smart AI-based software platform designed to streamline clinic operations and improve care for chronic disease patients. He has also been instrumental in real estate ventures, focusing on developing modern healthcare facilities that combine advanced medical services with state-of-the-art infrastructure.<\/p>\n

In addition to his professional achievements, Dr. Kiran Puttappa is deeply committed to philanthropy. He has actively supported fundraising efforts for organizations such as Destiny Rescue, Save the Children, and Perth Children\u2019s Hospital, positively impacting countless lives.<\/p>\n

He is also a strong supporter of Indian Society of West Australia,\u00a0WA Kannada Sangha of Australia<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Basava Samithi<\/strong>\u00a0of Australia, further showcasing his dedication to the cultural and social well-being of the community.<\/p>\n

With his commitment to healthcare, technology, real estate, and community service, Dr. Kiran Puttappa continues to make a lasting difference in Perth. His leadership, especially as President of AIMA, inspires not only the medical community but also the younger generation, encouraging them to work towards creating a better future for all.<\/p>\n

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