The hospital wanted it but a Tulare dentist and his father ended up buying it. We’re talking about 202 West Willow, the five-story medical building adjacent the Kaweah Delta campus. Built by Dr Bernie Rudis in 1981 the big building did not meet earthquake standards and ended up in the lenders hands before it was remodeled in the 1990s.Remember when American National Bank‘s branch was there?
It was then purchased by an investment group but was never fully upgraded to Class A medical office standards say sources. Now the building has been purchased by Dr. Sarjit S. Malli who is said to be interested in upgrading the 30 year old skyscraper. “We’re happy Dr. Malli ended up with it” says the hospital’s CEO Lindsay Mann adding he understands Dr Malli would like to attract new physicians to the building at the doorstep to Downtown’s big medical complex. The sale was said to be north of $5 million.Dr Malli did not return phone calls.