DEXA Scans in Mesa, AZ
Mesa spends spring watching baseball at Sloan Park and Hohokam Stadium and the rest of the year riding the Hawes Trail System and hiking Usery Mountain. Three published SimonMed locations, near both Banner hospital campuses and on the McKellips corridor, keep clinical body composition data close to every part of the city.
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 Mesa 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
Arizona's third-largest city pairs its DEXA access with its two Banner hospitals. On the west side, SimonMed's Mesa Desert office on South Dobson Road faces the Banner Desert Medical Center campus in the Fiesta District; across town, SimonMed Baywood scans minutes from Banner Baywood Medical Center in East Mesa. A third option, SimonMed McKellips, covers north Mesa from East McKellips Road. For a community that spends spring at Sloan Park and Hohokam Stadium and the rest of the year on the Hawes Trail System and in Usery Mountain Regional Park, those three points put a scanner within reach of nearly every ZIP code in the city.
County
Maricopa County
Area Code
480
Population
500,000+
Major Hospital System
Banner Desert
Serving Mesa's West Side, North Side, and East Valley
Published clinics sit near both Banner hospital campuses and along the McKellips corridor, covering Mesa end to end.
Fiesta District SimonMed Mesa Desert on South Dobson Road faces the Banner Desert medical campus.
North Mesa SimonMed McKellips scans from East McKellips Road near Stapley Drive.
East Mesa SimonMed Baywood is minutes from Banner Baywood Medical Center.
Dobson Ranch
Downtown Mesa
Lehi
Alta Mesa
Superstition Springs
Las Sendas
Red Mountain Ranch
Eastmark
ZIP Codes We Serve in Mesa
- 85202 — SimonMed Imaging - Mesa Desert, SimonMed Mesa Desert
- 85203 — SimonMed McKellips
- 85206 — SimonMed Baywood Mesa, Smi Imaging - Baywood
Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Mesa area's main ones, not a limit — call (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.
Three Scanners for Arizona's Third-Largest City
The 5 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Mesa, covering 3 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 Relies on DEXA Scanning in Mesa?
Hawes Trail Riders & Usery Mountain Hikers
East Mesa's mountain bikers and hikers put in real desert miles on the Hawes Trail System and in Usery Mountain Regional Park. DEXA turns that effort into numbers: lean mass gained, body fat lost, and bone density held, measured to the clinical standard.
East Valley Families & Working Professionals
With scanners in the Fiesta District, on East McKellips Road, and near Banner Baywood, most Mesa households have a DEXA table within a short drive. One ten-minute scan gives an accurate annual checkpoint on body fat, muscle balance, and bone health.
Retirees & Adults Screening for Osteoporosis
Mesa's large retirement communities make bone density screening a routine part of local preventive care. Residents use DEXA T-scores, often coordinating with physicians at Banner Desert or Banner Baywood Medical Centers, to catch bone loss early.
Why Book Your Mesa DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com
A Verified Mesa-Area Clinic
SimonMed Baywood Mesa serves the Mesa 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 Mesa Works
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Find a Location Online
Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Mesa 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 - Mesa DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Mesa, AZ?
SimonMed Baywood Mesa, at 130 S. 63rd Street, Suite 123 in Mesa, AZ, runs DEXA scans for the Mesa area. Call (480) 264-4900 or book through Dexascans.com to schedule your appointment.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in Mesa?
$149 for a body composition scan, $199 for a bone density test, or $249 for the package that covers both plus visceral fat. Those are the prices booked through Dexascans.com for Mesa, with no added fees. HSA and FSA payments are accepted.
Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Mesa?
Not for a body composition scan — you can book that at SimonMed Baywood Mesa directly. A bone density scan billed to insurance usually needs a physician's order, though if you pay cash for it, no referral is required either.
Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Mesa, Arizona?
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 Maricopa County health system like Banner Desert & Banner Baywood Medical Centers, 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 Mesa?
Yes. A DEXA scan at SimonMed Baywood Mesa delivers roughly a tenth the radiation of a chest X-ray, less than you absorb from natural background sources in a normal day. Nothing touches you and nothing is injected. You lie still for 10-15 minutes.
What does a full body DEXA scan measure in Mesa?
Total and regional body fat percentage, how lean muscle is distributed across your arms, legs, and trunk, visceral fat around the organs, and bone mineral density. All of it from one 10-minute scan at SimonMed Baywood Mesa.
How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Mesa?
Budget about 30 minutes including check-in at SimonMed Baywood Mesa. The scan itself runs 10-15 minutes. Your results report arrives within 24 hours.
What is the difference between a DXA scan and a DEXA scan?
Nothing. Both stand for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. DXA is what clinicians write, DEXA is what most people say, and SimonMed Baywood Mesa runs the same test under either name. Same test, same machine.
5 DEXA Scan Locations in Mesa
Imaging and body-composition facilities across the Mesa metro. Hours and pricing change, so call ahead before you drive out.
Showing the 5 clinics with verified map coordinates in the Mesa area.
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SimonMed Imaging - Mesa Desert
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SimonMed McKellips
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SimonMed Mesa Desert
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Smi Imaging - Baywood