Vita Health
199 East 5th Avenue, Suite 11
Eugene, OR 97401
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DEXA Scans in Eugene, OR
Book a DEXA scan in Eugene, Oregon, the Lane County city known as TrackTown USA. DEXA delivers precise body fat, lean muscle, and bone density data in a single scan, the same measurement standard used in sports science labs.
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 Eugene Today
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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
No American city is more identified with running than Eugene. Home of the University of Oregon, historic Hayward Field, and the legacy of Steve Prefontaine, the city trains on Pre's Trail in Alton Baker Park, the Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path along the Willamette, and the climb up Spencer Butte at the city's southern edge. Eugene's published DEXA option is Vita Health at 199 East 5th Avenue, Suite 11, in the Fifth Street Market district downtown, minutes from campus and the riverfront paths. In a town where exercise physiology is practically a civic religion, DEXA is the measurement runners and lifters actually trust: exact body fat percentage, lean mass by region, and bone density, the last of which matters enormously to high-mileage runners at risk of low bone density. PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center anchors hospital care for Lane County, with its University District campus in Eugene itself.
County
Lane County
Area Code
541
Population
176,000+
Major Hospital System
PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center
Serving Eugene's Neighborhoods and Lane County
Clients come to the Fifth Street Market district location from across the city and the surrounding county.
Downtown Eugene
Whiteaker
South Eugene
Friendly Area
Amazon
Fairmount
Cal Young
Ferry Street Bridge
River Road
Santa Clara
Churchill
Bethel
ZIP Codes We Serve in Eugene
- 97401 — Vita Health
Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Eugene area's main ones, not a limit — call (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.
DEXA Scanning in Eugene, TrackTown USA
The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Eugene, covering 1 ZIP code 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 Gets a DEXA Scan in Eugene
Distance Runners & Track Athletes
From Pre's Trail regulars to marathoners on the Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path, Eugene's runners use DEXA for two things at once: confirming race-weight changes are fat rather than muscle, and monitoring the bone density that high mileage can quietly erode.
University of Oregon Students & Staff
The UO community lives close to sports science, and DEXA at Vita Health on East 5th Avenue puts lab-grade body composition data a short ride from campus, useful for club athletes, lifters, and anyone building an evidence-based training plan.
Adults Monitoring Bone Density
Lane County adults referred for osteoporosis screening, often through PeaceHealth Sacred Heart physicians, use DEXA T-scores to establish a baseline and measure change with clinical accuracy.
Why Book Your Eugene DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com
A Verified Eugene-Area Clinic
Vita Health serves the Eugene 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 Eugene Works
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Find a Location Online
Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Eugene 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
Ready to Get Your DEXA Scan in Eugene?
Use the location finder to pick your clinic and book a time in minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Eugene DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Eugene, OR?
Vita Health, at 199 East 5th Avenue, Suite 11 in Eugene, OR, runs DEXA scans for the Eugene area. Book through Dexascans.com to schedule your appointment.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in Eugene?
There is no single Eugene price: clinics publish their own rates, and cash-pay DEXA scans generally land between $99 and $250 by scan type. That still usually undercuts the $300-plus hospital imaging departments bill for comparable scans. Ask the clinic for its current rate when scheduling — HSA/FSA funds work at most.
Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Eugene?
Only if you want insurance to pay. Self-pay booking at Vita Health 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 Eugene, Oregon?
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 Lane County health system like PeaceHealth Sacred Heart 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 Eugene?
Yes. Nothing is injected and nothing encloses you: at Vita Health 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 Eugene?
One scan in Eugene 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 PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center physician would order on its own.
How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Eugene?
Plan on 30 minutes in Eugene — check-in, then 10-15 minutes on the table at Vita Health. 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 PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center use; "DEXA" is the one patients search for. Both name dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and both describe what you would book in Eugene.
Where to Get a DEXA Scan in Eugene
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