MUSC Health Primary Care - Martello

Dr. Ely is a board-certified family medicine physician with clinical interests in preventative care, chronic disease management, sports medicine, dermatology and medical education. He is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care with an emphasis on wellness, evidence-based medicine, and compassionate communication. Dr. Ely earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005 and completed both his internship and residency in family medicine at Doctor's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. With over 15 years of clinical experience, he has served diverse patient populations in both urban and rural settings. Before joining MUSC Dr. Ely practiced for over a decade with the University of Utah Medical Group, where he provided comprehensive outpatient care to patients of all ages. He held academic roles, including Adjunct Faculty at the University of Utah and Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Ohio University. He also served as the Chair of Primary Care and as a co-director of the family medicine clerkship at Noorda-COM, where he mentored medical students and volunteered at a community care clinic. A former Division I track and field athlete and high school All-American, Dr. Ely has a personal appreciation for the connection between movement and health. This background fuels his special interest in sports medicine and helping patients of all ages stay active, whether recovering from injury or aiming to improve performance and overall fitness. In addition to clinical work, Dr. Ely has volunteered extensively in youth athletics and community health events. He strives to support each patient in achieving their health goals through personalized, thoughtful, and compassionate care. His commitment to education and preventive care ensures that patients receive attentive, individualized care tailored to their health goals

Jameela S. Goudarzi, DNP, NP-C, is a family nurse practitioner specializing in primary care and family medicine at MUSC Health Primary Care - Martello in James Island. She graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina with both a Master of Science in Nursing and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. She earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from the Medical University of South Carolina, and a bachelor's degree in Biology from the College of Charleston. Jameela began her career in health care as a patient care technician in an ICU step-down unit before becoming a registered nurse. As an RN, she spent three years working in the surgical-trauma ICU. After receiving her MSN and DNP degrees, she transitioned to primary care. In this setting, she worked for nearly two years in the medically underserved community of Orangeburg, SC and has now been practicing with MUSC Health for over two years. Her extensive clinical training allows her to connect with and treat patients for a wide range of conditions.Her clinical interests include preventive health care, wellness, women's health, LGBTQ health, mental health, nutrition, hypertension, diabetes, weight management, chronic disease management, and more. Jameela believes in a holistic and collaborative approach to health care with the end goal of prevention and wellness. She sees patients as experts in their own bodies and experiences and, for this reason, partners with patients to empower them as active participants in their health. She enjoys seeing new patients and knowing that she may be part of their care for years to come.Jameela takes pride in serving as the hub for patients' health care needs by considering each patient's general wellness, culture, personal, family, and social life, and by coordinating care with MUSC Health specialists as needed. She enjoys learning every day from the variety of health care needs seen in the primary care setting.Jameela has volunteered as both a registered nurse and a yoga instructor in the Charleston community for many years. She is also a member of a local cooperative where she facilitates workshops and dialogues that promote social justice education.

Steven R. Cumberledge, FNP-C, MSN, APRN, is a family nurse practitioner specializing in primary care and family medicine at MUSC Health Primary Care in North Charleston. He graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Master of Science in Nursing degree and earned his Baccalaureate of Nursing from West Virginia University in 2016. He is board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.





Steven's health care experience includes working as a registered nurse for more than 8 years in surgical trauma and medical-surgical intensive care units. After graduating with his MSN degree, he worked as a nurse practitioner in a walk-in medical clinic providing acute and chronic care services to patients of all ages. Steven practices patient-centered care and believes in empowering the patient to take an active role in their own health care decisions.





Steven's clinical interests include preventive medicine and treating chronic health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. His goal is to provide compassionate, current, and high-quality care using the latest evidence-based practices. Steven looks forward to forming relationships with his patients and continuing to serve the greater Charleston area. If you would like to schedule an appointment in North Charleston with Steven Cumberledge, please call (843)-876-8555.