Meet The Team

Dr. David Hooper

David obtained his nursing degree before going on to complete his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Flinders University in 2010.

He completed his residency at Flinders Medical Centre before undertaking specialist training in rural Emergency Medicine and General practice.

He currently works part time in Echuca Emergency Department as well as here at Mitcham General Practice.

He has 2 children, Mason and Aiden and is married to Kerri. In his spare time he enjoys foreign languages, motorcycles, scuba diving and is a licensed pilot.

Dr. Mohammad Jawad (MJ)

MJ is an Australian-trained GP with over a decade of experience in General Practice and Paediatric Emergency Medicine. He has recently returned to South Australia after completing his Rural General Practice Fellowship in Regional Victoria. He has a special interest in Paediatric and Adolescent health, with expertise in Behavioural Paediatrics (ADHD, ASD, and Neurodiversity) and Youth Mental Health.

Dr MJ has worked as a Child Health GP with the Royal Children’s Hospital Outreach Clinic in rural Victoria as well as Bendigo Community Health Services and Doctors in Secondary Schools Program with the University of Melbourne, where he has supported young patients and their families through a range of health challenges. In addition to his focus on Paediatrics, Dr MJ provides comprehensive care across all aspects of general medicine. MJ is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and building strong relationships with families in the community.

Outside of work, he is a proud father of two, an avid basketball and soccer fan, and a self-confessed foodie and coffee lover.

Dr. Penelope Batterham (Ellie)

Dr Batterham worked as a Civil Engineer before going on to complete her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of surgery at the Australian National University in 2008.

She worked in rural South Australia as a GP and as a Visiting Medical Officer in the local Emergency Department and Hospital for 12 years before relocating closer to home with Mitcham General Practice.

Dr Batterham enjoys all aspects of General Practice and has a special interest in Emergency Medicine and Women's Health. She is comfortable with managing ADHD in both adults and children.

In her spare time Penelope (Ellie) enjoys spending time with her children, reading and pottering around in her garden.

Dr. Mandeep Kaur

Dr Kaur is a Fellow with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

She has gained her medical experience working in various specialties at Rural and Tertiary hospitals in Melbourne & Regional Victoria. Dr Mandeep finished her Fellowship training at a busy rural General Practice in Mildura, Victoria.

Mandeep enjoys all aspects of General Practice and has a special interest in Women’s Health including contraception, pregnancy, preventative health and chronic disease management. She has a special interest in of child and adolescent health and also performs minor skin procedures and Implanon insertions.

Beyond medicine she enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling and watching movies.

Dr. Jeremy Yang

Dr Jeremy Yang graduated from the University of Tasmania (UTAS) in 2017. He has worked in both Hobart and Launceston Public Hospitals across multiple specialties before commencing specialist GP training in regional Tasmania, attaining his Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2023.
Dr Yang is passionate about Medical Education and has worked as a clinical lecturer at the UTAS School of Medicine for two years. He currently holds a content review role at GP Academy, the leading online educational program for GPs in training, where he stays at the forefront of medical guidelines and evidence updates.

Dr Yang is proficient in all aspects of General Practice, including healthy lifestyle promotion and education; prevention and management of chronic diseases; musculoskeletal and sporting injuries, including Work Cover; type 2 diabetes; lung and heart disease; and child and adolescent health. He also has experience working in urgent care, where he managed a variety of acute presentations.

Outside of medicine, Jeremy enjoys food, travel, strength training, playing the piano, and exploring the latest technology, including artificial intelligence and virtual reality.

Dr. Celine Goh

Dr Celine Goh graduated from the University of Tasmania and subsequently worked in various disciplines within the Tasmanian health system. She completed a Diploma in Child Health and has a keen interest in Paediatrics, Women's Health, Preventive Health, and Travel Medicine. Celine enjoys teaching and has worked as a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Tasmania School of Medicine before relocating to South Australia to be closer to her family.

In addition to being a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Celine is also a Fellow of Trinity College London in music performance. She feels privileged to get to know people and treasures the therapeutic relationships she builds with patients of all ages as a family doctor.

When she is not working as a GP, Celine enjoys playing the piano, keeping active at the gym, going on food adventures, spending time with family, and travelling.

Celine is excited to see new patients at Mitcham General Practice and will be consulting on Mondays and Fridays.

Dr. Sharon Maja

Dr. Sharon Maja’s journey as a family physician began in South Africa, where she completed her medical degree in 1997. Her passion for travel and adventure took her to countries like Canada, where Sharon practiced Family Medicine for a year, followed by a brief stint in the UK before settling in Australia in 2002.

Starting as a hospital PHO in Bundaberg, she later moved to the Gold Coast in 2003, working as a General Practitioner until 2010.

She was fortunate to obtain opportunities to work as a Locum Emergency Medical Officer in various hospitals all over the country, largely in rural, remote and indigenous communities. Sharon met some wonderful people along the way and really got to appreciate the real Aussie culture.

Sharon is currently working as a Virtual Emergency Physician in remote/rural hospitals in NSW and is excited about recommencing General Practice. Her special interests include Women and Children’s Health, Aesthetic Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine and Minor Procedures.

Dr Maja enjoys engaging in philanthropic activities and is currently working on an initiative to support women who are divorced, separated and widowed to help them navigate their new lives and provide them with the necessary resources.

Dr. Anita Rahbar

**On Maternity Leave**

Dr Anita is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

Anita's special interests include chronic disease management, musculoskeletal medicine, skin conditions/skin cancer, women’s health, weight management, and care for older adults. She is proficient in providing skin cancer checks, skin excisions, Implanon removals/insertions, and Mirena removals.

Anita is committed to working with patients to create evidence-based solutions that cater to their individual health needs.

Outside of her professional life, Anita enjoys spending time with her loved ones, preferably in nature while playing sports.