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Dr Deepan Krishnasivam

Director of Medical Services State Health Operations Centre

Department of Health

Deepan Krishnasivam

Dr Krishnasivam is a senior clinical leader and health care executive with more than 10 years’ experience in various senior medical executive roles within the Australasian health system and is dedicated to advancing medical leadership and improving healthcare delivery.

Dr Krishnasivam currently works at the Department of Health in Western Australia as the Director of Medical Services. He has been involved in numerous key roles during this time and has provided strategic medical leadership, advice, and support on professional, educational, research and policy matters.

Bringing extensive experience as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA), of which he serves in various roles to do with education and training, he brings passion, experience, and dedication to ensure our patients, carers and consumers receive the highest quality care possible.

Interactive Workshop:
Two Sectors, One Person: Rethinking the Discharge Pathway in WA

Plenary 3
Thursday 4 June 2026
2.05pm – 3.15pm