# Merit Health Care, PC > Merit Health Care, PC advocates for adult patients, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease and related conditions. Merit Health Care, PC's mission is to advocate for adult patients, specializing in diagnostic testing and treatment services for kidney disease and related conditions in Sylacauga and Talladega, Alabama. Comprehensive treatment for acute and chronic kidney disease, diabetic kidney disease, and kidney failure includes advanced diagnostic testing to preserve kidney function. Services also address symptoms like edema and high blood pressure, and conditions such as hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia. The practice offers in-office and home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, along with education and support for patients requiring these treatments. Disclaimer: This information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. ## Key Pages - [About Us](https://www.merit-healthcare.com/about): Information about the practice. - [Visit Information](https://www.merit-healthcare.com/visit): Details for patient visits. - [Patient Registration](https://www.merit-healthcare.com/registration): New patient registration. - [Pay Now](https://www.merit-healthcare.com/pay-now): Online payment options. ## Booking & Contact - [Schedule Appointment](https://www.merit-healthcare.com/schedule) - [Contact Us](https://www.merit-healthcare.com/contact-us) - [Sylacauga Location](https://www.merit-healthcare.com/locations/sylacauga-al) - [Talladega Location](https://www.merit-healthcare.com/locations/talladega-al) ## Providers - [Ghayas Habach, MD, MPH, FASN](https://www.merit-healthcare.com/providers/ghayas-habach-md-mph-fasn): Board-certified nephrologist with almost 25 years of experience in internal medicine and nephrology. - [Deborah Holderfield, CRNP](https://www.merit-healthcare.com/providers/deborah-holderfield-crnp): Adult Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in Nephrology and dialysis. ## Services - [Chronic Kidney Disease](https://www.merit-healthcare.com/services/chronic-kidney-disease): Management and treatment of chronic kidney disease. - [Diabetic Kidney Disease](https://www.merit-healthcare.com/services/diabetic-kidney-disease): Prevention and treatment for kidney damage caused by diabetes. - [Dialysis](https://www.merit-healthcare.com/services/dialysis): Treatment for end-stage kidney failure including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. - [Edema](https://www.merit-healthcare.com/services/edema): Diagnostic testing and treatment for persistent swelling. - [High Blood Pressure](https://www.merit-healthcare.com/services/high-blood-pressure): Screenings and treatment plans to manage hypertension and protect kidney function. - [Home Dialysis](https://www.merit-healthcare.com/services/home-dialysis): Home-based treatment options for end-stage kidney failure. - [Hypercalcemia and Hypocalcemia](https://www.merit-healthcare.com/services/hypercalcemia-and-hypocalcemia): Diagnostic testing and treatment to stabilize calcium levels. - [Kidney Failure](https://www.merit-healthcare.com/services/kidney-failure): Management of kidney failure through dialysis services and function preservation. ## Policies - [Accessibility Statement](https://www.merit-healthcare.com/accessibility-statement) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.merit-healthcare.com/your-privacy) - [Terms of Use](https://www.merit-healthcare.com/our-terms) ## Blog - [Blog Archive](https://www.pediatricsportsandspine.com/blog-archive) - [Blog Archive](https://www.palmdeserturgentcaremd.com/blog-archive): Access past blog posts. - [What Can I Expect from At-Home Dialysis?](https://www.merit-healthcare.com/blog/what-can-i-expect-from-at-home-dialysis): Article discussing the process of home dialysis. - [Blog Archive](https://www.merit-healthcare.com/blog-archive)