TPE is a medical procedure in which your blood is passed through an apheresis machine, exchanging the plasma with a specialized solution, then returning the blood cells to you in the specialized solution. This process clears abnormal proteins and toxins from the body.

From the time you arrive at the office until the time you leave the TPE session is typically 4 hours.

Absolutely! We offer independent financing through MDLifespan. Pay 50% of the cost upfront, then the remaining amount will be split into 3 payments over a 90 day period.

TPE is a safe procedure, but side effects can occur. Due to a needle being in place for several hours, discomfort, bleeding, bruising, nerve irritation/injury, or infection at the site may occur. There is also the possibility of temporary tingling of the lips and/or fingers, chills, stomach or muscle cramps, anxiety, nausea/vomiting, or on rare occasions seizures. Due to the removal of plasma and replacement with other fluids (saline) and proteins (albumin), patients may experience fatigue, dizziness, and fainting.

Plasma donation is differentiated from plasma exchange by the amount of plasma removed and the solution given to the patient. In general, a plasma donation is 500mL, and minimal solution is given in return, whereas plasma exchange between 1500-3000mL of plasma is removed and replaced with the same amount of a specialized solution.

Yes! MDLifespan focuses on services that support your longevity. We offer many options, including bioidentical hormone therapy, peptide therapy, genetic and telomere analysis, stem cell therapy, and more! MDLifespan delivers a measurable transformation to patients’ health through early detection, prevention, and intervention.