--- title: "DEXA Scan in Glendale, AZ | Compare 4 Clinics & Prices" description: "DEXA Scanning in Glendale and the West Valley. Medical-grade DEXA body composition & bone density scans in Glendale, AZ — no referral needed." image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/az/glendale" --- [Dexascan](/) › [Arizona](/locations#az) › Glendale # DEXA Scans in Glendale, AZ Glendale is where the Valley shows up to compete, Cardinals Sundays at State Farm Stadium, arena nights at Desert Diamond, weekend miles in Thunderbird Conservation Park. DEXA scanning holds your own numbers to that standard, measuring body fat, lean muscle, and bone density with clinical precision. 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 Glendale Today](sms:+17864206630?body=I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20Dexa%20scan%20in%20Glendale%2C%20AZ) [👉 Find a DEXA Scan Location and Pricing in Glendale Today (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_az_glendale&stockist-query=Glendale%20AZ) 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 Glendale runs from its historic downtown, Old Towne and the Catlin Court shops, north past the Loop 101 into the Arrowhead Ranch master-planned neighborhoods, with State Farm Stadium and the Westgate Entertainment District anchoring the sports scene and Luke Air Force Base flying F-35s just west of town. Every clinic in our Glendale network is a SimonMed site in the city's northern tier: SimonMed Arrowhead on West Union Hills Drive near the Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, SimonMed Creekside on West Bell Road just east of Arrowhead Towne Center, and the Glendale Fountains and Thunderbird II locations sitting on either side of Banner Thunderbird Medical Center's campus at 55th Avenue and West Thunderbird Road. Wherever you are along the Bell Road corridor, a scanner is close. County Maricopa County Area Code 623 / 602 Population 248,000+ Major Hospital System Banner Thunderbird Medical Center ## Four Scanners Across Glendale's Neighborhoods With SimonMed sites on Union Hills, Bell, and Thunderbird, north Glendale is blanketed, and the rest of the city is one arterial away. Arrowhead Ranch SimonMed Arrowhead on West Union Hills Drive sits at the community's south edge, near Abrazo Arrowhead Campus. Bell Road corridor SimonMed Creekside at 7200 W. Bell Rd is just east of Arrowhead Towne Center. Thunderbird medical district SimonMed Glendale Fountains and Thunderbird II sit on either side of Banner Thunderbird's campus. Hillcrest Ranch A short hop along Union Hills Drive to SimonMed Arrowhead. Arrowhead Lakes Sierra Verde Catlin Court Old Towne Glendale Westgate Entertainment District 59th Avenue & Midwestern University area ### ZIP Codes We Serve in Glendale - 85306 — SimonMed Glendale Fountains, SimonMed Imaging - Thunderbird II - 85308 — SimonMed Arrowhead, SimonMed Imaging - Creekside Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Glendale area's main ones, not a limit — call (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. ## DEXA Scanning in Glendale and the West Valley The 4 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Glendale, 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](/what-is-a-dexa-scan#dexa-comparison) . Deciding between the two scan types? See our guides to the [body composition scan](/body-composition-scan) and the [bone density test](/bone-density-test). ## Who Books DEXA Scans in Glendale, AZ? ### Luke AFB Airmen & Veterans Luke Air Force Base, the Air Force's F-35 training hub, sits just west of Glendale, and its airmen live with body composition standards. DEXA replaces tape-measure guesswork with a direct reading of body fat percentage and lean mass, precise enough to train against before an assessment and consistent enough to trust scan after scan. ### Hikers & Runners in the Hedgpeth Hills Thunderbird Conservation Park packs roughly 20 miles of trail into 1,185 acres of desert ridgeline on Glendale's north edge. The runners and hikers who train there use DEXA to see what the miles are actually doing, fat coming off, muscle holding steady, and bone density strong enough for years of rocky descents. ### Adults Monitoring Bone Density With Banner Thunderbird Medical Center and Abrazo Arrowhead Campus both in the city, north Glendale has a deep bench of physicians ordering bone density screening for patients over 50. A DEXA T-score establishes the baseline, and periodic rescans show whether treatment, diet, and strength work are holding bone loss in check. ## Why Book Your Glendale DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com ### A Verified Glendale-Area Clinic SimonMed Arrowhead serves the Glendale 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 Cash-pay DEXA scans typically run $99–$250 depending on the clinic and scan type — each listing's price is confirmed when you book. HSA/FSA cards are accepted at most clinics. ## How Getting a DEXA Scan in Glendale Works 1 ### Find a Location Online Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Glendale and book a time that works 2 ### 10-Minute Scan You lie still on the table, fully clothed. Wear something without metal. You do not need to fast 3 ### Get Your Report Your body composition and bone density report arrives by email within 24 hours ## Ready to Get Your DEXA Scan in Glendale? Use the location finder to pick your clinic and book a time in minutes. [Find a Location & Book](sms:+17864206630?body=I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20Dexa%20scan%20in%20Glendale%2C%20AZ) [Find a Location & Book (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_az_glendale&stockist-query=Glendale%20AZ) [Call (786) 420-6630](tel:7864206630) ## Frequently Asked Questions - Glendale DEXA Scans Where can I get a DEXA scan in Glendale, AZ? Our verified Glendale network includes four SimonMed locations on the city's north side: SimonMed Arrowhead on West Union Hills Drive, SimonMed Creekside at 7200 W. Bell Rd near Arrowhead Towne Center, and two on West Thunderbird Road, Glendale Fountains at 5620 W. Thunderbird and Thunderbird II at 5410 W. Thunderbird, flanking the Banner Thunderbird medical corridor. Text or call (786) 420-6630 to book the closest one. What does a DEXA scan cost in Glendale, AZ? Pricing is set by each individual clinic rather than by Dexascans.com. In the Glendale area, cash-pay DEXA typically runs $99-$250 depending on the scan: body composition, bone density, or both together. Many clinics accept HSA and FSA cards, and clinic cash rates are typically a fraction of hospital imaging department prices; confirm the cost when you book. Is a referral required for a DEXA scan in Glendale? For body composition, no. Book directly and show up with nothing but an appointment. For a bone density study you want billed to insurance, plan on getting a physician's order first; doctors affiliated with Banner Thunderbird Medical Center and Abrazo Arrowhead Campus order these routinely. Prefer to skip the office visit? A self-pay bone density scan requires no referral. Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Glendale, Arizona? Bone density DEXA is commonly covered when medically necessary, postmenopausal screening, osteoporosis monitoring, or medication follow-up ordered by your physician, whether they practice at Banner Thunderbird, Abrazo Arrowhead, or an independent West Valley clinic. Body composition scans are wellness services and almost always self-pay, priced by the clinic (typically $99-$250) with HSA/FSA accepted at most locations. How safe is a DEXA scan in Glendale? Very. The X-ray dose is extremely low, on the order of one-tenth of a chest X-ray and less than the natural background radiation of an ordinary day. Nothing touches you, nothing is injected, and you simply lie on an open table for 10-15 minutes while the scanner arm passes overhead. What will a full-body DEXA scan in Glendale actually tell me? Four things no bathroom scale can: total and regional body fat percentage, lean muscle mass mapped across your arms, legs, and trunk, your visceral fat level, and your bone mineral density. Whether you train at an Arrowhead Ranch gym or study at Midwestern University on 59th Avenue, it's the baseline every other health metric builds on. How long is a DEXA appointment in Glendale? About half an hour start to finish. Check-in is quick, the scan itself takes 10-15 minutes, and your complete report (body fat, lean mass, visceral fat, bone density) arrives within 24 hours. Easy to fit in before a shift or on the way to Westgate. Is DEXA more accurate than the InBody machine at my Glendale gym? Yes, and by a wide margin. Bioelectrical impedance readings drift 5-8% with hydration, which matters in the Phoenix-area heat, test after a sweaty summer workout and the number lies. DEXA reads tissue directly with X-ray at about ±1-2% accuracy, so a June scan and a December scan are genuinely comparable. Which West Valley communities do Glendale's DEXA clinics serve? The four SimonMed sites in north Glendale draw clients from well beyond the city line, Peoria and Sun City to the north and west, Surprise out toward the Loop 303, and north Phoenix neighborhoods just across the border. If you're anywhere in the northwest Valley, text or call (786) 420-6630 and we'll route you to the nearest scanner. What's the best body composition test for athletes in Glendale, AZ? DEXA, it's the method sports science labs validate everything else against. Glendale athletes put it to work in different ways: trail runners pacing the ridgeline loops at Thunderbird Conservation Park track lean mass through training cycles, airmen from nearby Luke Air Force Base verify body-fat numbers ahead of assessments, and masters lifters confirm muscle retention year over year. ## 4 DEXA Scan Locations in Glendale Imaging and body-composition facilities across the Glendale metro. Hours and pricing change, so call ahead before you drive out. Showing the 4 clinics with verified map coordinates in the Glendale area. - ### SimonMed Arrowhead 6320 W. Union Hills Dr., Bldg. A, Ste. 120 Glendale, AZ 85308 [(602) 535-2840](tel:6025352840) Call to confirm current hours [Check Availability](sms:+17864206630?body=I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20Dexa%20scan%20in%20Glendale%2C%20AZ) [Check Availability (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_az_glendale&stockist-query=Glendale%20AZ) [Directions (opens in a new tab)](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=SimonMed%20Arrowhead%2C%206320%20W.%20Union%20Hills%20Dr.%2C%20Bldg.%20A%2C%20Ste.%20120%2C%20Glendale%2C%20AZ%2C%2085308) - ### SimonMed Glendale Fountains 5620 W. Thunderbird Rd., Ste A Glendale, AZ 85306 [(602) 863-9729](tel:6028639729) Call to confirm current hours [Check Availability](sms:+17864206630?body=I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20Dexa%20scan%20in%20Glendale%2C%20AZ) [Check Availability (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_az_glendale&stockist-query=Glendale%20AZ) [Directions (opens in a new tab)](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=SimonMed%20Glendale%20Fountains%2C%205620%20W.%20Thunderbird%20Rd.%2C%20Ste%20A%2C%20Glendale%2C%20AZ%2C%2085306) - ### SimonMed Imaging - Creekside 7200 W. Bell Rd Glendale, AZ 85308 [(866) 614-8555](tel:8666148555) Call to confirm current hours [Check Availability](sms:+17864206630?body=I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20Dexa%20scan%20in%20Glendale%2C%20AZ) [Check Availability (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_az_glendale&stockist-query=Glendale%20AZ) [Directions (opens in a new tab)](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=SimonMed%20Imaging%20-%20Creekside%2C%207200%20W.%20Bell%20Rd%2C%20Glendale%2C%20AZ%2C%2085308) - ### SimonMed Imaging - Thunderbird II 5410 W Thunderbird Rd Glendale, AZ 85306 [(866) 614-8555](tel:8666148555) Call to confirm current hours [Check Availability](sms:+17864206630?body=I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20Dexa%20scan%20in%20Glendale%2C%20AZ) [Check Availability (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_az_glendale&stockist-query=Glendale%20AZ) [Directions (opens in a new tab)](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=SimonMed%20Imaging%20-%20Thunderbird%20II%2C%205410%20W%20Thunderbird%20Rd%2C%20Glendale%2C%20AZ%2C%2085306) ## DEXA Scans in Nearby Cities - [DEXA Scan in Phoenix, AZ](/az/phoenix) - [DEXA Scan in Scottsdale, AZ](/az/scottsdale) - [DEXA Scan in Mesa, AZ](/az/mesa) - [DEXA Scan in Laveen, AZ](/az/laveen) [👉 Choose a location in Glendale](sms:+17864206630?body=I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20Dexa%20scan%20in%20Glendale%2C%20AZ) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://www.dexascans.com/#organization", "name": "Dexascans.com", "url": "https://www.dexascans.com", "logo": "https://www.dexascans.com/favicon.png" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "MedicalWebPage", "@id": "https://www.dexascans.com/az/glendale/#webpage", "url": "https://www.dexascans.com/az/glendale", "name": "DEXA Scan in Glendale, AZ | Compare 4 Clinics & Prices", "description": "DEXA Scanning in Glendale and the West Valley. 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