Merit Health Care, P.C.

Nephrology • Sylacauga, AL

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Merit Health Care, P.C. – Sylacauga is a nephrology-focused hospital and health care provider based in Sylacauga, Alabama. They offer diagnostic testing and treatment for kidney disease, including acute and chronic kidney conditions, diabetic kidney disease, and kidney failure. Key details: - Services: comprehensive nephrology care and kidney-related treatments - Location: 291 James Payton Blvd, Sylacauga, AL 35150 (two offices in the U.S.) - Contact: 256-249-0028 - Website: merit-healthcare.com - Industry codes: SIC 80, 809; NAICS 621, 62199 audience

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Clinic Type

Nephrology (multi-location group)

Address

291 James Payton Blvd., Sylacauga, AL 35150; 216 East Battle Street Suite A, Talladega, AL 35160

Phone

256-249-0028

Email

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.merit-healthcare.com/

Services Offered

nephrology
diagnostic testing
treatment for kidney disease
in-office testing
edema assessment
hypertension assessment
hemodialysis
peritoneal dialysis
home dialysis
minimally invasive access creation for dialysis

Team

Ghayas Habach, MD, MPH, FASN — Nephrologist
Deborah Holderfield, CRNP — CRNP

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

English

FAQs

What services are offered for kidney disease?

Comprehensive treatment services for acute and chronic kidney disease, diabetic kidney disease, and kidney failure, with in-office testing and a multidisciplinary approach.

Do you provide dialysis treatments?

Yes, in-office services for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, with education, equipment, and support for home dialysis.

Who is the nephrology team lead?

Ghayas Habach, MD, MPH, FASN, Board-certified nephrologist.

Where are the offices located?

Sylacauga: 291 James Payton Blvd., Sylacauga, AL 35150; Talladega: 216 East Battle Street Suite A, Talladega, AL 35160.

How can I book an appointment?

Call the Merit Health Care, PC office nearest to you or book an appointment online.

What conditions are treated?

Kidney disease and other kidney-related conditions, kidney failure, edema, hypertension, hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia.

What testing is available?

Blood and urine testing, and other diagnostic testing technologies to identify kidney issues early.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Merit Health Care, P.C. (official testimonials page): 4.78/5 (156 total reviews)
Tebra: 4.8 overall rating (153 reviews)
Vitals (practice): 3.0 / 5 (provider listed) / rating shown for nephrologist: 4.3 (Be the first to leave a review (no review count shown))
Healthgrades (practice): No office-level rating shown; providers listed without reviews (Be the first to leave a review)
Yelp: Not captured in provided highlights (top-rated clinic/services mentioned) (Not captured in provided highlights)

Patients praise

Caring, attentive doctors
Patient experience is described as professional and friendly
Timely visits and efficient care ("in and out" / timely)
Trust in the provider and staff
Good health outcomes mentioned by reviewers

Common complaints

No specific complaints or negative experiences were captured in the provided excerpts; reviews shown are largely positive

""My experience at Merit Health Care has been outstanding from day one. Professional and friendly environment from check-in,lab work,medical care, sincere advice.""

— Merit Health Care, P.C. Testimonials & Reviews (official site)

""They were great, they got me in and out very timely. I got a good report, thank GOD. DR. HABACH IS AWESOME...""

— Merit Health Care, P.C. Testimonials & Reviews (official site)

""He is a great doctor and cares for his patients.""

— Tebra (Merit Health Care, P.C. practice page)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].