KNOW ABOUT GP WEST
GP West, founded by Dr. Kiran Puttappa in 2014, was established with a clear vision to provide accessible, high-quality primary healthcare across Western Australia. With over 20 years of experience in the healthcare sector, Dr. Puttappa has guided GP West to become one of Perth’s most trusted networks of medical centres.
He holds several key leadership roles, including:
- Founder and CEO, GP West Group
- Board Member, RACGP WA Faculty
- Former Panel Member, AHPRA (2015–2019)
- Mentor to International Medical Graduates
- President, Australian Indian Medical Association – WA
A pioneer in digital health, Dr. Puttappa is the founder of MediPortal, an AI-powered platform that simplifies care planning and clinical documentation and the co-founder of Prime Telehealth, which expands virtual healthcare access to remote and regional communities.
In recognition of its outstanding contribution, GP West was awarded the Best Business of the Year 2025 by the Hon. Tony Buti, Minister for Multicultural Affairs (WA), in March 2025.
GP West now employs over 200 clinical and non-clinical staff. Each medical centre operates independently with AGPAL accreditation, ensuring a strong commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence.
The organisation is also deeply involved in charity and community health initiatives, supporting medical camps, health education, and multicultural events across WA.
Dr Kiran Puttappa
MBBS, FRACGP. Post Grad, Diabetes (Cardiff)
