Therapeutic plasma exchange in Hackensack, NJ. Renewal at the level of the plasma.

Also called plasmapheresis or TPE — a precision regenerative procedure that filters and replaces a volume of the plasma carrying everything through your bloodstream. Physician-performed and continuously monitored.

3–4 hr

Per session

Physician

Performed & supervised

1:1

Continuous monitoring

Answer at a glance

What is therapeutic plasma exchange ?

Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), also known as plasmapheresis, is a procedure that separates the plasma — the fluid portion of your blood — from your blood cells, removes a measured volume of it, and replaces it with a sterile substitute. Your red cells, white cells, and platelets are returned to you. It is an established medical procedure, performed at Aesura under physician supervision with continuous monitoring.

What it does

Filters & replaces blood plasma

How

Sterile circuit, plasma separated & replaced

Setting

Physician-supervised, monitored

Plasma is the medium your body moves everything through — proteins, signaling molecules, antibodies, lipids, and metabolic byproducts. Therapeutic plasma exchange works at that level: rather than adding something to the blood, it filters and refreshes the fluid the blood is suspended in.

How therapeutic plasma exchange works

During a session, blood is drawn through a sterile, single-use circuit and passed through a separator that divides the plasma from the cellular components. A measured volume of plasma is removed and replaced with a sterile substitute fluid; your red cells, white cells, and platelets are returned to you throughout. In practical terms, a session involves:

Vascular access and a sterile, closed circuit

Separation of plasma from your blood cells

Removal of a measured plasma volume, with fluid replacement

Return of your cellular components, under continuous monitoring

Every Aesura session is performed and supervised by a physician, with monitoring throughout and a short observed recovery afterward. The number of sessions and the interval between them is individualized — there is no one-size protocol.

Physician-performed

Led by Dr. Nancy Nguyen, DO & Dr. Jijoe Joseph, DO.

Therapeutic plasma exchange is overseen by Aesura’s board-certified physicians. Dr. Nguyen leads our plasmapheresis and exosome programs; Dr. Joseph brings the longevity and regenerative-medicine lens. Candidacy is assessed individually — your history, current health, and lab work are reviewed before any plan is offered, and not everyone who inquires is a candidate. Meet our physicians →

Plasmapheresis in Bergen County, New Jersey

Aesura Health offers therapeutic plasma exchange at our Hackensack, NJ office at 390 Hackensack Ave — one of the few physician-led practices providing TPE / plasmapheresis as a precision regenerative therapy in northern New Jersey. Patients travel to us from across Bergen County and the surrounding area:

We also see patients from Manhattan and Westchester who are searching for physician-supervised therapeutic plasma exchange near them. Get directions →

Precision, not guesswork

Every exchange is measured, monitored, and physician-supervised from start to finish.

Frequently asked

Plasmapheresis (TPE), answered.

The questions Bergen County patients ask before booking.

What is therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE)

Therapeutic plasma exchange — also called plasmapheresis or plasma exchange — separates the plasma from your blood cells, removes a volume of that plasma, and replaces it with a sterile substitute. Your red cells, white cells, and platelets are returned to you. It is performed under physician supervision in a monitored clinical setting.

What is plasmapheresis used for?

Plasmapheresis is an established medical procedure long used in conditions where the plasma carries substances that contribute to illness. At Aesura it is offered as a precision regenerative therapy for carefully selected patients; candidacy and goals are determined by a physician at consultation. It is not a treatment for any specific disease unless clinically indicated and supervised.

How long does a plasmapheresis session take at Aesura?

A single session typically takes three to four hours, including setup, the exchange itself, and a short monitored recovery. The number of sessions and the interval between them is individualized and determined by Dr. Nguyen at consultation.

Is plasmapheresis safe?

Therapeutic plasma exchange is a well-established procedure with a strong safety record when performed under physician supervision with appropriate monitoring. As with any procedure involving vascular access, there are risks — these are reviewed in full at consultation, and every session at Aesura is physician-supervised with continuous monitoring.

Who is a candidate for therapeutic plasma exchange?

Candidacy is decided after your consultation by one of our physicians — Dr. Nguyen or Dr. Joseph. They review your history, current health, lab work, and goals to determine whether therapeutic plasma exchange is appropriate for you. Not every patient who inquires is a candidate.

What is the difference between plasmapheresis and an IV drip?

An IV drip adds fluids and nutrients to the bloodstream. Therapeutic plasma exchange does the opposite direction of work — it filters and removes a volume of plasma and replaces it. They are entirely different procedures with different purposes; TPE is a physician-performed clinical therapy, not a wellness drip.

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A complimentary consultation with Dr. Nguyen or Dr. Joseph — review your history, your goals, and whether therapeutic plasma exchange is right for you. Physician-led regenerative medicine in Bergen County.

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