Dr Juliana Puppi
Paediatric Gastroenterologist
About Dr Juliana Puppi
Dr Juliana Puppi is an experienced Paediatric Gastroenterologist with extensive training across Brazil, Europe and Australia. She completed her paediatric gastroenterology training in Brazil before undertaking advanced clinical fellowships in paediatric hepatology at internationally renowned centres, including Bicêtre Hospital in Paris and the Paediatric Liver Centre at King’s College Hospital in London, Europe’s largest paediatric liver transplant unit.
She moved to Australia in 2014 and completed a clinical fellowship in paediatric gastroenterology at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW), where she continues to work as a Staff Specialist. She is also the clinical lead of the Intestinal Rehabilitation Service at CHW.
Dr Puppi is accredited by the Conjoint Committee for the Recognition of Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (CCRTGE) to perform paediatric gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Her practice includes all aspects of paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology, with strong expertise in liver disease, nutritional disorders, intestinal rehabilitation and complex gastrointestinal conditions.
She is actively involved in education and training, supervising medical students and junior doctors, and regularly teaching nurses, allied health professionals and trainees.
Dr Puppi has a strong academic background, holding a Master’s Degree in Transplantation from Paris-Sud University and a PhD in Gene and Cell-Based Therapy from the University of London. She has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and frequently serves as a peer reviewer for academic publications.
Clinical Interests
Dr Puppi provides comprehensive assessment and management of paediatric gastrointestinal and liver conditions, such as:
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux (acid reflux)
- ConstipationChronic diarrhoea
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Motility and functional gastrointestinal disorders
- Coeliac disease
- Allergic gastrointestinal disorders
- Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)
- Nutritional disorders and growth concerns
- Intestinal rehabilitation and intestinal failure
- Liver disease and liver transplantation
She also provides paediatric endoscopic procedures, including:
- Gastroscopy
- Colonoscopy
With many years of experience in paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology, my goal is to provide thorough, compassionate and evidence-based care for children with gastrointestinal and liver conditions. I am dedicated to working closely with families to deliver personalised care, clear communication, and long-term support at every step of their child’s journey
Dr Juliana Puppi focuses on delivering care that is:
Professional Qualifications
MD
MSc
PhD
CCRTGE Accreditation
FRACP
Research interest
Intestinal failure and rehabilitation; nutrition; liver disease and liver transplantation
Recent Publications:
Carey S, Fox J, Briek L, Walker C, Osland E, Brown M, Chapman B, Daniells S, Dehlsen K, Hardy G, Holt D, Puppi J, Angstmann K, Broom K, Chai C, Chan P, Cocking P, Collins T, Errington B, Martin N, Mustaffa SRS, Niewiadomski O, Nightingale S, Pearce CB, Robertson K, So K, Teh WL, Vanderwilk M, van Haren FMP, Whelan E, Wong D.JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2026 Jan;50(1):97-105. doi: 10.1002/jpen.70027. Epub 2025 Nov 12.PMID: 41221712
Eldredge JA, Borg C, Couper RTL, Dehlsen K, Ee LC, Fox J, Hinds R, McGrath K, Nightingale S, Puppi J, Purcell M, Yap JYK, Ooi CY.Arch Dis Child. 2025 Nov 3:archdischild-2025-328743. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2025-328743. Online ahead of print.
A non-healing perianal ulceration.
Chan CJ, Der Sarkissian SA, Wong LF, Moghimi A, Puppi J.J Paediatr Child Health. 2024 Sep;60(9):467. doi: 10.1111/jpc.1_16570.
Double barrel enteroplasty for the management of short bowel syndrome in children.
Shun A, Thomas G, Puppi J, La Hei E, Langusch C.Pediatr Surg Int. 2021 Jan;37(1):169-177. doi: 10.1007/s00383-020-04767-0. Epub 2020 Oct 26.
Associated organisations
Hospitals:
- The Children’s Hospital at Westmead (Public)
- Westmead Private Hospital
Academic Roles:
Paediatric Gastroenterology Module Moderator, Master of Medicine (Paediatrics), University of Sydney
Professional Appointments & Leadership Roles
- Member, Food & Nutrition Committee, Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW) (since February 2025)
- Member, Paediatric Committee, AuSPEN (Australasian Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition) (since August 2024)
Regular Contributor, Taking Paediatrics Abroad (TPA) Telehealth Project
Contributing specialist paediatric gastroenterology expertise via telehealth to support clinicians caring for children in remote and developing communities.
Locations & Availability
Complete Health Australia Rouse Hill
Why Choose CHA?
Every patient receives a thorough assessment and an individualised care plan.
