DEXA Scans in Fresno, CA
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.
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 Fresno 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
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: Optimal Medical Group operates on N. Milburn Avenue in northwest Fresno, and the Wish Fresno Breast Center on N. Fresno Street offers imaging in the Hoover area. 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.
County
Fresno County
Area Code
559
Population
540,000+
Major Hospital System
Community Health System
Serving Fresno and Clovis
Clients come from across the metro, from the Tower District's historic streets to the newer neighborhoods along the San Joaquin River bluffs.
Tower District
Old Fig Garden
Woodward Park
Sunnyside
Bullard
Hoover
Downtown Fresno
Clovis
ZIP Codes We Serve in Fresno
- 93710 — Wish Fresno Breast Center
- 93722 — Optimal Medical Group
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 (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.
Where Fresno Gets Its Body Composition Measured
The 2 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Fresno, 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 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.
Why Book Your Fresno DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com
A Verified Fresno-Area Clinic
Optimal Medical Group serves the Fresno 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 Fresno Works
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Find a Location Online
Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Fresno 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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Frequently Asked Questions - Fresno DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Fresno, CA?
Optimal Medical Group, at 7206 N. Milburn Ave., #106 in Fresno, CA, runs DEXA scans for the Fresno area. Call (559) 840-0066 or book through Dexascans.com 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?
Not for a body composition scan — you can book that at Optimal Medical Group 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 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 Fresno County health system 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.
Is a DEXA scan safe in Fresno?
Yes. A DEXA scan at Optimal Medical Group 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 scan at Optimal Medical Group.
How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Fresno?
Budget about 30 minutes including check-in at Optimal Medical Group. 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 Optimal Medical Group runs the same test under either name. Same test, same machine.
2 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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Wish Fresno Breast Center
6107 N. Fresno Street #101
Fresno, CA 93710Call to confirm current hours