DEXA Scans in Fort Wayne, IN
Indiana's second-largest city has multiple published DEXA locations, from Lutheran Downtown on Van Buren Street to Parkview Sports Medicine on Ice Way. Each scan measures body fat, lean muscle, visceral fat, and bone density.
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
Find a DEXA Scan Location and Pricing in Fort Wayne Today
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The scan takes about 10 minutes. Results land in your inbox the next day.
No referral required
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Three rivers, the St. Joseph, the St. Marys, and the Maumee, meet in downtown Fort Wayne, and the Rivergreenway trail network follows them through the city past Promenade Park. Allen County's seat is unusually well supplied with DEXA access because its two big hospital systems both publish locations: Lutheran Downtown at 702 Van Buren Street, Lutheran Hospital's Medical Office Building One at 7900 W. Jefferson Blvd on the southwest side, and Parkview Sports Medicine at 3946 Ice Way. That spread means West Central, Aboite, and the north side each have an option close by. Between Purdue University Fort Wayne, TinCaps baseball at Parkview Field, and the Fort4Fitness fall races that take over downtown each year, this is a city with an established fitness calendar. DEXA is how its runners, lifters, and patients turn effort into measured results.
County
Allen County
Area Code
260
Population
265,000+
Major Hospital System
Parkview Health
Serving Fort Wayne and Allen County
With published locations downtown, on the southwest side, and on the north side, most of the city is a short drive from a scanner.
Downtown Fort Wayne
West Central
Aboite
Waynedale
North Anthony corridor
Southwest / Jefferson Blvd
North Side
New Haven
ZIP Codes We Serve in Fort Wayne
- 46802 — Lutheran Downtown
- 46804 — Lutheran Hospital
- 46808 — Parkview Sports Medicine
Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Fort Wayne area's main ones, not a limit — call (260) 266-4007 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.
DEXA Scans Where Fort Wayne's Three Rivers Meet
The 3 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Fort Wayne, covering 3 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 .
Who Gets a DEXA Scan in Fort Wayne
Rivergreenway Runners and Fort4Fitness Racers
Athletes training on the Rivergreenway and building toward Fort4Fitness use DEXA at Parkview Sports Medicine on Ice Way to track lean-mass gains and fat loss through a season.
Patients in the Lutheran and Parkview Systems
With Lutheran Downtown on Van Buren Street and Lutheran Hospital's campus on W. Jefferson Blvd both published locations, Fort Wayne patients can coordinate DEXA bone density results directly with their care teams.
Adults Screening for Bone Loss
Allen County adults referred for osteoporosis screening use DEXA T-scores to establish a baseline and measure change year over year, the diagnostic gold standard for bone health.
Why Book Your Fort Wayne DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com
A Verified Fort Wayne-Area Clinic
Lutheran Downtown serves the Fort Wayne 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
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 Fort Wayne Works
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Find a Location Online
Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Fort Wayne 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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Medically reviewed by Dr. Emily Chen, MD, FACP
Frequently Asked Questions - Fort Wayne DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Fort Wayne, IN?
Lutheran Downtown, at 702 Van Buren Street in Fort Wayne, IN, runs DEXA scans for the Fort Wayne area. Call (833) 546-4968 or book through Dexascans.com to schedule your appointment.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in Fort Wayne?
Three flat prices for Fort Wayne: $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 Fort Wayne?
Only if you want insurance to pay. Self-pay booking at Lutheran Downtown 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 Fort Wayne, Indiana?
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 Allen County health system like Parkview Health & Lutheran Health Network, 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 Fort Wayne?
Yes. Nothing is injected and nothing encloses you: at Lutheran Downtown 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 Fort Wayne?
One scan in Fort Wayne 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 Parkview Health & Lutheran Health Network physician would order on its own.
How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Fort Wayne?
Plan on 30 minutes in Fort Wayne — check-in, then 10-15 minutes on the table at Lutheran Downtown. 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 Parkview Health & Lutheran Health Network use; "DEXA" is the one patients search for. Both name dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and both describe what you would book in Fort Wayne.
3 DEXA Scan Locations in Fort Wayne
Imaging and body-composition facilities across the Fort Wayne metro. Hours and pricing change, so call ahead before you drive out.
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Lutheran Hospital
Medical Office Building One 7900 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46804Call to confirm current hours
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Parkview Sports Medicine