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DEXA scans in Fresno

Fresno anchors the San Joaquin Valley and serves as the gateway city to Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia. DEXA scanning gives Central Valley residents exact numbers for body fat, lean muscle, and bone density, measured rather than estimated.

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clinics listed
5
published cash price
$250
scan · report in a day or two
~10 min
Local context

Where Fresno Gets Its Body Composition Measured

The 5 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Fresno, covering 4 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.

The largest city in the San Joaquin Valley and the seat of Fresno County, Fresno is both an agricultural capital and the launching point for three national parks in the Sierra Nevada. Its fitness life centers on Woodward Park in the northeast, where the Eaton Trail follows the San Joaquin River bluffs, and on Fresno State, whose Bulldogs give the city its sporting identity. Fresno also has real DEXA infrastructure: the five clinics listed on this page each show an address and contact details. For a metro where summer heat pushes training to dawn and dusk, a ten-minute indoor scan is an easy addition to a health routine. It returns body fat percentage, visceral fat, muscle mass by region, and bone density in one report, the same data physicians and exercise scientists rely on.

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.

County
Fresno County
Area code
559
Population
540,000+
Major hospital system
Community Health System
Coverage

ZIP codes we serve in Fresno

Each ZIP below is in the Fresno service area — tap one to search it in the clinic finder.

Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Fresno area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.

Neighborhoods

Serving Fresno and Clovis

Fresno's neighborhoods run from the Tower District's historic streets to the newer subdivisions along the San Joaquin River bluffs. Each listing below shows its address, so you can find the closest scan.

Tower District
Old Fig Garden
Woodward Park
Sunnyside
Bullard
Hoover
Downtown Fresno
Clovis
Who books one

Who Uses DEXA Scanning in Fresno

Woodward Park & Eaton Trail Regulars

Runners and cyclists on the Eaton Trail and the loops of Woodward Park use DEXA to verify that a training block added muscle and cut fat, distinctions the scale hides, especially through Fresno's dehydrating summer months.

Sierra Hikers & National Park Weekenders

Fresnans who spend weekends climbing in Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia carry packs uphill at altitude. DEXA's regional lean-mass data shows whether legs and trunk are gaining the muscle that mountain miles demand.

Adults Monitoring Bone Health

With Community Health System and Saint Agnes Medical Center anchoring care in the region, Fresno County residents use DEXA bone density testing to establish T-score baselines and catch bone loss early, particularly women over 50.

How it works

How getting a DEXA scan in Fresno works

  1. Pick a clinic

    Pick the clinic nearest you from the Fresno listings on this page, then get in touch to book

  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

    Most clinics send your body composition and bone density report within a day or two; ask yours when you book

Why book here

Why find your Fresno DEXA scan on Dexascans.com

Fresno-Area Clinics

5 clinics serve the Fresno area. Each one is listed further down this page.

Results in a day or two

Most clinics send the report within a day or two of the scan, covering body fat percentage, regional lean mass, visceral fat, and bone density.

Transparent pricing

Published cash-pay prices at the Fresno clinics below run $250. Many clinics accept HSA/FSA cards; ask when you book. Compare DEXA prices

Ready to get your DEXA scan in Fresno?

Compare the clinics listed on this page; each one shows how to get in touch.

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Frequently Asked Questions - Fresno DEXA Scans

Where can I get a DEXA scan in Fresno, CA?

Optimal Medical Group Fresno, at 7206 North Milburn Avenue, #106 in Fresno, CA, runs DEXA scans for the Fresno area. Call (559) 840-0066 to schedule your appointment.

How much does a DEXA scan cost in Fresno?

Each Fresno clinic sets its own price, and cash-pay scans typically run $99–$250 depending on whether you book body composition, bone density, or both. The listings on this page carry the clinic's contact details so you can confirm the exact figure before you schedule. HSA and FSA payments are accepted at most locations.

Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Fresno?

Usually not for a self-pay body composition scan in Fresno, though a hospital imaging department may ask for a physician's order for any scan, so check when you book. A bone density scan billed to insurance usually needs one.

Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Fresno, California?

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 health system in Fresno County like Community Health System & Saint Agnes Medical Center, insurance usually covers it. Body composition scans booked for fitness reasons are self-pay. HSA and FSA cards work for both.

Which Fresno ZIP codes are in the service area?

The Fresno service area (559 area) covers 4 ZIP codes, among them 93704, 93710, 93711, 93722. The full list is on this page above the FAQ, with the ZIPs that have a clinic sitting in them highlighted.

Is a DEXA scan safe in Fresno?

Yes. A DEXA scan at Optimal Medical Group Fresno 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 Fresno?

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 whole-body scan in Fresno, wherever a clinic offers body composition as well as bone density.

How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Fresno?

Budget about 30 minutes including check-in at Optimal Medical Group Fresno. The scan itself runs 10-15 minutes. Most clinics send the results report within a day or two.

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 Optimal Medical Group Fresno runs the same test under either name. Same test, same machine.

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5 DEXA scan locations in Fresno

Imaging and body-composition facilities across the Fresno metro. Hours and pricing change, so call ahead before you drive out.

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Showing the 5 clinics with verified map coordinates in the Fresno area.

5 clinics

DEXA Scan Cost in Fresno

Cash-pay prices at Fresno clinics, taken from each clinic's published listing or confirmed with them by phone. Prices move, so reconfirm when you book.

Clinic DEXA Scan Price
Optimal Medical Group Fresno From $250
Fresno Imaging Center Call for current pricing
MRI Imaging Center of Fresno Call for current pricing
North West Imaging Call for current pricing
Wish Fresno Breast Center Call for current pricing
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