Meet The Team

Dr. David Hooper

Contractor

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 rural Emergency Departments 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 long distance running, scuba diving and flying.

Dr. Penelope Batterham

Contractor

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 at the MitchamGP 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.

Penelope welcomes new patients and is available for appointments 5-6 days a week.

Dr. Mandeep Kaur

Contractor

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

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

She 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 sees a lot of children and adolescents.

Mandeep also performs minor skin procedures and Implanon insertions.

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

Dr. Anita Rahbar

Contractor

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.

Dr. Daniel Zhong

GP Registrar

Dr Daniel (Danny) Zhong is a GP + Emergency Registrar from Bendigo.

Danny completed his medical degree at Monash University and completed residency at Bendigo Health and Echuca Regional Health.
Since then he has had extensive experience working in rural emergencies including Swan Hill, Bateman's Bay and Moruya.
He is currently undertaking specialist training in rural and remote medicine and emergency medicine as part of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM). His areas of interest are critical care medicine, sports medicine and preventative care.

In his spare time, Danny is an avid rugby player. He also enjoys board games and reading.

***Please note- Consultations with Dr Zhong do not attract a Medicare Rebate. You will only be charged the out of pocket gap fee***

Dr. Jeremy Yang

Contractor

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 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

Contractor
**Commencing October 2024**

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.

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 traveling. 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.

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