DEXA Scans in Mobile, AL
From the Azalea Trail Run's course through Midtown to the Airbus flight line at Brookley, Mobile is a working Gulf Coast city that stays on its feet. DexaFit Mobile on Dauphin Street puts medical-grade body composition scanning in the middle of the Port City.
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 Mobile Today
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
Mobile is Alabama's Gulf Coast anchor and the seat of Mobile County, a port city that celebrates the oldest organized Mardi Gras in the United States and runs one of the region's signature road races, the Azalea Trail Run, through its oak-lined streets every March. The city's industrial backbone is modern: Airbus assembles commercial aircraft at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley, and Austal USA builds ships on the Mobile River. The published DEXA options reflect both sides of town, with DexaFit Mobile at 2864 Dauphin St, suite a in the Midtown corridor and Infirmary Imaging and Laboratory Services on Hillcrest Road serving West Mobile. Between shipyard shifts, USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park on the bay, and a running culture that trains through Gulf humidity, Mobile residents have plenty of reasons to want exact body fat, muscle, and bone density numbers instead of guesses.
County
Mobile County
Area Code
251
Population
180,000+
Major Hospital System
Infirmary Health
Serving Mobile from Midtown to West Mobile
We serve clients from across the Mobile area, from the historic districts near downtown to the western suburbs and the Eastern Shore.
Midtown
Spring Hill
Oakleigh Garden District
Downtown & Lower Dauphin
West Mobile
Cottage Hill
Tillmans Corner
Theodore
Saraland
Daphne
Fairhope
ZIP Codes We Serve in Mobile
- 36607 — Mobile Infirmary - Imaging
- 36695 — Infirmary Imaging and Laboratory Services / Hillcrest - Imaging
Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Mobile area's main ones, not a limit — call (251) 300-8724 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.
Where Mobile Gets a DEXA Scan on the Gulf Coast
The 3 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Mobile, 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 . Deciding between the two scan types? See our guides to the body composition scan and the bone density test.
Who Gets DEXA Scans in Mobile?
Azalea Trail Runners & Gulf Athletes
Mobile's runners train year-round for the Azalea Trail Run and races across the Gulf Coast, often in serious heat and humidity. DEXA separates real changes in lean muscle and body fat from the water-weight swings that make a bathroom scale useless in a Mobile summer.
Aerospace & Shipbuilding Workforce
Between Airbus at the Brookley Aeroplex and Austal USA on the river, Mobile's industrial workforce spends long shifts on its feet. A ten-minute DEXA scan gives that workforce a precise annual baseline of body composition and bone density, with self-pay and HSA/FSA options.
Adults Monitoring Bone Density
With Infirmary Imaging's Hillcrest Road location among Mobile's published DEXA sites, Mobile County adults referred for osteoporosis screening can establish a T-score baseline locally and coordinate follow-up with Infirmary Health or USA Health physicians.
Why Book Your Mobile DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com
A Verified Mobile-Area Clinic
DexaFit Mobile serves the Mobile 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 Mobile Works
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Find a Location Online
Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Mobile 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
Ready to Get Your DEXA Scan in Mobile?
Use the location finder to pick your clinic and book a time in minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Mobile DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Mobile, AL?
DexaFit Mobile, at 2864 Dauphin St, suite a in Mobile, AL, runs DEXA scans for the Mobile area. Call (251) 300-8724 or book through Dexascans.com to schedule your appointment.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in Mobile?
There is no single Mobile price: clinics publish their own rates, and cash-pay DEXA scans generally land between $99 and $250 by scan type. That still usually undercuts the $300-plus hospital imaging departments bill for comparable scans. Ask the clinic for its current rate when scheduling — HSA/FSA funds work at most.
Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Mobile?
Only if you want insurance to pay. Self-pay booking at DexaFit Mobile needs no referral for either scan type; an insurance-billed bone density exam does need your physician to order it first.
Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Mobile, 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 Mobile County health system like Infirmary Health & USA Health, 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 Mobile?
Yes. Nothing is injected and nothing encloses you: at DexaFit Mobile you lie on an open table for 10-15 minutes while the scanner arm passes overhead. The X-ray dose is roughly a tenth of a chest X-ray.
What does a full body DEXA scan measure in Mobile?
One scan in Mobile produces your body fat percentage, a limb-by-limb lean mass breakdown, a visceral fat reading, and bone mineral density. That combination is why a DEXA report replaces a stack of separate measurements, including the bone-density study a Infirmary Health & USA Health physician would order on its own.
How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Mobile?
Plan on 30 minutes in Mobile — check-in, then 10-15 minutes on the table at DexaFit Mobile. Results follow within 24 hours, so a morning scan is a next-day answer.
What is the difference between a DXA scan and a DEXA scan?
No difference at all. "DXA" is the abbreviation radiology departments like Infirmary Health & USA Health use; "DEXA" is the one patients search for. Both name dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and both describe what you would book in Mobile.
3 DEXA Scan Locations in Mobile
Imaging and body-composition facilities across the Mobile metro. Hours and pricing change, so call ahead before you drive out.
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Infirmary Imaging and Laboratory Services / Hillcrest - Imaging
831-C Hillcrest Road
Mobile, AL 36695Call to confirm current hours
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Mobile Infirmary - Imaging
5 Mobile Infirmary Circle
Mobile, AL 36607Call to confirm current hours