DEXA Scans in Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto sits at the center of the Peninsula's health-science culture, home to Stanford Health Care and a community that walks the Dish, rides Foothill Expressway, and treats longevity as a serious discipline. DEXA scanning provides the body composition data this community expects.
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
The scan takes about 10 minutes. Results land in your inbox the next day.
Body composition testing is easy to find in Santa Clara County and hard to find honestly. Most of what gyms offer estimates from electrical resistance and can swing several points depending on how much water you drank. A DEXA scan in Palo Alto measures directly with low-dose X-ray, which is why it's the test research studies use when the number has to be right.
Serving Palo Alto and the Mid-Peninsula
Clients visit us from across the Peninsula, Palo Alto, Stanford, and the surrounding communities.
Body Composition Testing in the Home of Stanford Medicine
We don't run a clinic in Palo Alto. We book you into the nearest partner scanner serving Santa Clara County. 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 Gets DEXA Scans in Palo Alto?
Masters Athletes & Dish Loop Regulars
From the Stanford Dish walking loop to Foothill and Portola Valley cycling routes, Palo Alto's active adults use DEXA to preserve lean muscle with age, the single best structural predictor of long-term mobility.
Longevity & Preventive-Health Adopters
In a town shaped by Stanford Medicine and the venture-backed longevity industry, residents treat visceral fat and bone density as leading indicators. DEXA is the gold-standard instrument for both.
Patients Coordinating Care with Their Physician
Many Palo Alto clients bring DEXA reports to physicians affiliated with Stanford Health Care to inform decisions about strength training, nutrition, and osteoporosis prevention.
Why Book Your Palo Alto DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com
Simple Booking for Santa Clara County
Text or call and we'll match you with the nearest partner imaging clinic serving Palo Alto, then confirm a time that fits your schedule.
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 Palo Alto Works
Find a Location Online
Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Palo Alto and book a time that works
10-Minute Scan
You lie still on the table, fully clothed. Wear something without metal. You do not need to fast
Get Your Report
Your body composition and bone density report arrives by email within 24 hours
Ready to Get Your DEXA Scan in Palo Alto?
Use the location finder to pick your clinic and book a time in minutes.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Emily Chen, MD, FACP
Frequently Asked Questions - Palo Alto DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Palo Alto, CA?
We don't run a clinic in Palo Alto. We book you into the nearest partner imaging clinic serving Santa Clara County. Text or call (786) 420-6630 and we'll come back with the closest available scanner and a time.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in Palo Alto?
Three flat prices for Palo Alto: $149 body composition, $199 bone density, $249 for the combined package with visceral fat. That is what you pay booking through Dexascans.com — no facility fee on top — and HSA/FSA funds are accepted.
Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Palo Alto?
Only if you want insurance to pay. Self-pay booking at the nearest scanner serving Santa Clara County 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 Palo Alto, 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 Santa Clara County health system like Stanford Health Care, insurance usually covers it. Body composition scans booked for fitness reasons are self-pay. HSA and FSA cards work for both.
Which communities near Palo Alto do you serve?
Besides Palo Alto, we book scans for people in San Jose and San Francisco, and across the rest of Santa Clara County (650 area).
Is a DEXA scan safe in Palo Alto?
Yes. Nothing is injected and nothing encloses you: at the scanner we book you into for Santa Clara County 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 Palo Alto?
One scan in Palo Alto 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 Stanford Health Care physician would order on its own.
How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Palo Alto?
Plan on 30 minutes in Palo Alto — check-in, then 10-15 minutes on the table at the scanner we book you into for Santa Clara County. 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 Stanford Health Care use; "DEXA" is the one patients search for. Both name dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and both describe what you would book in Palo Alto.