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DEXA scans in Honolulu

Book a DEXA scan in Honolulu, the medical and economic center of the Hawaiian Islands on Oahu's south shore. DEXA delivers precise body fat, lean muscle, and bone density measurements in one quick scan.

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Local context

DEXA Body Composition Testing on Oahu, Centered in Honolulu

The 2 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Honolulu, 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.

Honolulu is where the Hawaiian Islands concentrate their medicine: The Queen's Medical Center, Straub Medical Center, and Kapiolani Medical Center all sit within the city, drawing patients from every island. It is also a city that trains outdoors twelve months a year, from dawn hikes up Diamond Head and the Koko Crater stairs to paddlers off Ala Moana Beach Park and the December crowds of the Honolulu Marathon, one of the largest marathons in the United States. The University of Hawaii at Manoa adds a college-sports and exercise-science community in the valley, while the military installations around Pearl Harbor keep body composition standards part of daily life for thousands of residents. In a fitness culture built on ocean sports and volcanic ridge trails, a DEXA scan is the measurement layer underneath it all, quantifying body fat, lean mass by region, and bone density to a clinical standard no beach scale or gym device matches.

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
Honolulu County
Area code
808
Population
350,000+
Major hospital system
The Queen's Medical Center
Coverage

ZIP codes we serve in Honolulu

Each ZIP below is in the Honolulu 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 Honolulu area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.

Neighborhoods

Serving Honolulu from Waikiki to the Windward Side

Clients come from across urban Honolulu and the wider island, from Waikiki and Kakaako to the valleys and the east side.

Waikiki
Kakaako
Ala Moana
Downtown Honolulu
Manoa
Makiki
Moiliili
Kaimuki
Kahala
Hawaii Kai
Nuuanu
Kalihi
Who books one

Who Gets DEXA Scans in Honolulu

Ocean Athletes & Ridge-Trail Hikers

Surfers, outrigger paddlers, open-water swimmers, and regulars on the Koko Crater stairs and Diamond Head trail use DEXA to confirm training is building lean muscle and cutting fat, with regional data for arms, legs, and trunk that water sports especially reward.

Military Personnel Around Pearl Harbor

Oahu's large military community lives with body composition standards. DEXA gives service members and veterans the definitive body fat percentage number, far more accurate than tape measurements, for readiness and for maintaining fitness after service.

Kupuna & Adults Monitoring Bone Health

With The Queen's Medical Center and Straub Medical Center emphasizing preventive care for Hawaii's aging population, Honolulu residents use DEXA bone density testing to catch early bone loss and track T-scores year over year.

How it works

How getting a DEXA scan in Honolulu works

  1. Pick a clinic

    Pick the clinic nearest you from the Honolulu 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 Honolulu DEXA scan on Dexascans.com

Honolulu-Area Clinics

2 clinics serve the Honolulu 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

Where clinics publish a cash price, the middle half of prices runs $120–$199. The clinic confirms the price when you book. Many clinics accept HSA/FSA cards; ask when you book. Compare DEXA prices

Ready to get your DEXA scan in Honolulu?

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

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Frequently Asked Questions - Honolulu DEXA Scans

Where can I get a DEXA scan in Honolulu, HI?

Hawaii Diagnostic Radiology Services, at 2230 Liliha Street, Suite 106 in Honolulu, HI, runs DEXA scans for the Honolulu area. Call (808) 949-0091 to schedule your appointment.

How much does a DEXA scan cost in Honolulu?

Each Honolulu 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 Honolulu?

Usually not for a self-pay body composition scan in Honolulu, 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 Honolulu, Hawaii?

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 Honolulu County like The Queen's Medical Center & Straub 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 Honolulu?

Yes. A DEXA scan at Hawaii Diagnostic Radiology Services 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 Honolulu?

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 Honolulu, wherever a clinic offers body composition as well as bone density.

How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Honolulu?

Budget about 30 minutes including check-in at Hawaii Diagnostic Radiology Services. 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 Hawaii Diagnostic Radiology Services runs the same test under either name. Same test, same machine.

Find a clinic

2 DEXA scan locations in Honolulu

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

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