Grandview Medical Center
3690 Grandview Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35243
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DEXA Scans in Birmingham, AL
Birmingham built its modern identity around the UAB medical campus and its fitness identity around Red Mountain. A DEXA scan gives Jefferson County residents the same clinical body composition and bone density data the city's hospitals run on.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Emily Chen, MD, FACP
A full body DEXA scan measures body fat %, lean muscle, and bone density in one pass
A licensed medical professional reads every scan
Re-scan later and compare the two reports side by side
Find a DEXA Scan Location and Pricing in Birmingham Today
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The scan takes about 10 minutes. Results land in your inbox the next day.
No referral required
FDA-approved medical equipment
HIPAA-compliant and private results
Birmingham is the seat of Jefferson County and the center of Alabama's medical economy, with the University of Alabama at Birmingham ranking as the state's largest employer. The city's fitness scene has grown up around its reclaimed industrial spaces: Railroad Park and the Rotary Trail downtown, the Vulcan Trail on Red Mountain, and the larger trail networks at Red Mountain Park and Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve. Each winter the Mercedes-Benz Marathon sends thousands of runners through the city's historic neighborhoods. Birmingham's published DEXA options are both Grandview locations: Grandview Medical Center at 3690 Grandview Parkway on the US 280 corridor, and a second Grandview site at 5890 Valley Road, Suite 200 on the city's northeast side. For a city this saturated with medicine, a DEXA scan is the natural way to turn training and preventive care into hard numbers.
County
Jefferson County
Area Code
205
Population
195,000+
Major Hospital System
UAB Hospital
Serving Birmingham and the Over-the-Mountain Communities
Clients come to us from the city's historic neighborhoods and the Over-the-Mountain suburbs alike.
Five Points South
Highland Park
Avondale
Forest Park
Crestwood
Glen Iris
Southside
Homewood
Mountain Brook
Vestavia Hills
Hoover
Trussville
ZIP Codes We Serve in Birmingham
- 35235 — Grandview Medical Center
- 35243 — Grandview Medical Center
Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Birmingham area's main ones, not a limit — call (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.
DEXA Scans in Birmingham, Alabama's Medical Capital
The 2 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Birmingham, covering 2 ZIP codes across the area. A DEXA scan measures your body fat percentage, how much lean muscle you carry in each limb, the visceral fat around your organs, and your bone mineral density. It takes about 10 minutes and you get the numbers in writing.
Weighing it against an InBody reading or a smart scale? See how the three measure up .
Who Books a DEXA Scan in Birmingham?
UAB's Medical & Research Community
As Alabama's largest employer, UAB fills Birmingham with physicians, researchers, nurses, and health-science students who already think in clinical data. DEXA gives that community the same standard of measurement for their own body fat, lean mass, and bone density that they expect in their work.
Red Mountain Trail Runners & Marathoners
From the Vulcan Trail and Red Mountain Park singletrack to Mercedes-Benz Marathon training runs through Railroad Park, Birmingham's endurance community uses DEXA to confirm that a training block built lean muscle and trimmed fat rather than just moving the scale.
Adults Screening for Bone Loss
With Grandview Medical Center on the US 280 corridor among the city's published DEXA locations, Jefferson County adults, especially women 65 and older and men 70 and older, use DEXA T-scores to catch osteopenia early and track treatment over time.
Why Book Your Birmingham DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com
A Verified Birmingham-Area Clinic
Grandview Medical Center serves the Birmingham area. Its address, phone, and hours are listed further down this page.
Results Within 24 Hours
Your report arrives within 24 hours of the scan, covering body fat percentage, regional lean mass, visceral fat, and bone density.
Transparent Pricing
Body composition scans from $149, bone density from $199. Prices are published upfront and HSA/FSA cards are accepted.
How Getting a DEXA Scan in Birmingham Works
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Find a Location Online
Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Birmingham and book a time that works
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10-Minute Scan
You lie still on the table, fully clothed. Wear something without metal. You do not need to fast
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Get Your Report
Your body composition and bone density report arrives by email within 24 hours
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Emily Chen, MD, FACP
Frequently Asked Questions - Birmingham DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Birmingham, AL?
Grandview Medical Center, at 3690 Grandview Parkway in Birmingham, AL, runs DEXA scans for the Birmingham area. Book through Dexascans.com to schedule your appointment.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in Birmingham?
Booked through Dexascans.com, a Birmingham body composition scan is $149, a bone density test is $199, and $249 covers both plus visceral fat in one visit. Nothing is added at the clinic, and HSA and FSA cards work.
Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Birmingham?
Body composition scans in Birmingham are open booking: no doctor, no paperwork. The referral question only comes up for a bone density study you want billed to insurance, and paying cash for that one skips it too.
Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Birmingham, Alabama?
Often, yes, but only for bone density. If a physician orders the scan as medically necessary, say after a referral from a doctor at a Jefferson County health system like UAB Hospital & Grandview Medical Center, insurance usually covers it. Body composition scans booked for fitness reasons are self-pay. HSA and FSA cards work for both.
Is a DEXA scan safe in Birmingham?
Yes, and safe enough to repeat, which is why Birmingham clients rescan every few months to track progress. The dose is about one-tenth of a chest X-ray, under a normal day of background exposure. It is an open table, not an enclosed tube, and you stay fully clothed.
What does a full body DEXA scan measure in Birmingham?
Four things a scale cannot: body fat percentage overall and by region, lean muscle mass in each limb and your trunk, the visceral fat around your organs, and your bone mineral density. One pass at Grandview Medical Center, one report.
How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Birmingham?
Around half an hour door to door at Grandview Medical Center, of which 10-15 minutes is table time. The full report lands in your inbox within 24 hours.
What is the difference between a DXA scan and a DEXA scan?
They are the same thing. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry abbreviates to DXA in clinical notes and to DEXA in everyday use — including on the Birmingham listings above. One test, one machine.
2 DEXA Scan Locations in Birmingham
Imaging and body-composition facilities across the Birmingham metro. Hours and pricing change, so call ahead before you drive out.
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Grandview Medical Center
5890 Valley Road, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35235Call to confirm current hours