People- first Leadership
Medicine has always been more than a profession. It is a lifelong commitment to serving people and strengthening communities.
With nearly three decades of clinical practice and healthcare leadership, Dr. Kiran Puttappa has built GP West Group into one of Western Australia’s leading primary healthcare organisations, while championing innovation, mentorship, and community impact across the medical profession.
A Career Built on Care and Commitment
Dr Kiran Puttappa is a Perth GP and the CEO and owner of GP West Group, one of Western Australia’s largest primary care and urgent care networks.
Dr Kiran Puttappa is a primary care physician and healthcare leader with nearly three decades of clinical practice and organisational leadership across Western Australia. As CEO and Director of GP West Group, he has built one of the state’s leading primary healthcare networks, combining clinical excellence with a passion for innovation, mentorship and community impact.
Beyond patient care, he serves as President of the Australian Indian Medical Association (WA) and a Council Member of RACGP WA, championing advocacy, education and the future of general practice.
What Drives Me
Leadership
Building organisations rooted in excellence, innovation and patient-centred care
Innovation
Exploring AI, digital health and medical technology to improve outcomes
Vision
A healthcare system that is accessible, compassionate, sustainable and forward-looking
"The future of healthcare belongs to those who combine clinical excellence with visionary leadership"
Qualifications & Roles
Qualified
1996, with advanced training in the UK and Australia
CEO & Director
Council Member
GP West Group Practices
Also part of GP West Group: Carlisle Medical Centre, Ellen Stirling Medical Centre, Gateway Central Health, Gwelup Medical Centre, Harrisdale Medical Centre, Huntingdale-Thornlie Medical Centre, Kenwick Medical Centre, Mundaring GP Super Clinic, Newpark Medical Centre, Southlands Medical Services, Waikiki GP Super Clinic and Wattle Grove Medical Centre.
FAQ
Dr Kiran Puttappa is a GP and healthcare leader based in Perth, Western Australia. He is CEO and Director of GP West Group, President of the Australian Indian Medical Association (WA), and a Council Member of RACGP WA.
GP West Group is one of Western Australia’s leading networks of GP-owned medical centres, founded by Dr Kiran Puttappa in 2011. It now spans around 20 clinics across Perth and was recognised with the Business Award at the 2025 Western Australian Multicultural Awards.
Dr Kiran Puttappa is the owner or co-owner of GP West Group clinics across Perth. Locations include Okely Medical Centre (Carine), Egerton Drive Medical Centre (Aveley), Iluka Medical Centre, Kalamunda GP Super Clinic, Mundaring Urgent Care and Woodlake Village Medical Centre (Ellenbrook).