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 Department's 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 medicine 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. Henry Swart

Contractor

Dr Henry Swart graduated from the University of Pretoria Medical School in 1991 and has practiced Medicine in South-Africa, Canada, New-Zealand and Australia.

In 2018 Henry came to South Australia as locum doctor for a rural and remote community, fell in love this beautiful state and relocated here in 2019.
He enjoys all aspects of General Practice with specific interests in Skin Cancer Management, Emergency Care and Care for the Elderly.

Outside of Medicine Henry is passionate about Recreational flying. He also loves travelling, sailing, snorkeling, golf and horseracing.

Dr Swart will be available for consulting on Tuesday and Thursday's.

Dr. Shaad Manchanda

Contractor

Shaad completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Adelaide in 2012. He has worked extensively across the South Australian health system and is a current Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

He enjoys all aspects of general practice and has special interests in complex chronic disease management, weight loss management, and child and adolescent health care.

He has a strong passion for medical education and research, twice previously being awarded Registrar Academic Prizes and is a current Clinical Senior Lecturer with the University of Adelaide.

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. 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.