--- title: "DEXA Scan in Scranton, PA | Body Composition & Bone Density" description: "DEXA Scanning in the Electric City. Medical-grade DEXA body composition & bone density scans in Scranton, PA — most self-pay scans need no referral." image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/pa/scranton" --- [Dexascans](/) / [Pennsylvania](/#pa) / Scranton Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County # DEXA scans in Scranton Scranton's Electric City nickname dates to its pioneering electric streetcars, and the city still likes proof over promises, Steamtown Marathon training groups on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, students at the University of Scranton, hikers in Nay Aug Park's gorge. A DEXA scan turns that effort into hard numbers: body fat, lean mass, and bone density measured clinically. [See the clinic](#locations) [Call (570) 504-2500](tel:5705042500) Or call [(786) 420-6630](tel:7864206630) and we'll find the nearest clinic. - Most cash-pay scans need no referral - FDA-cleared DEXA technology clinic listed 1 scan · report in a day or two ~10 min A full body DEXA scan measures body fat %, lean muscle and bone density in one pass. [Body fat calculator Know your body fat before you book A tape measure gets you within about 3.5 points. Then compare the Scranton clinic. →](/body-fat-calculator) [On Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro? How much of your weight loss is muscle? In the trials, 25–39% of the weight lost was lean mass. See your number. →](/glp-1-muscle-loss) Local context ## DEXA Scanning in the Electric City The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Scranton. 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. Scranton, the Lackawanna County seat and Pennsylvania's Electric City, holds 76,000 people in the valley of the Lackawanna River, with the University of Scranton and Steamtown National Historic Site anchoring its core. Each DEXA listing on this page shows its address and contact details. The fastest route to a body composition or bone density appointment is to text or call Dexascans.com at (786) 420-6630. We confirm availability and book the scan for you. Weighing it against an InBody reading or a smart scale? [See how the three measure up](/what-is-a-dexa-scan#dexa-comparison) . Deciding between the two scan types? See our guides to the [body composition scan](/body-composition-scan) and the [bone density test](/bone-density-test). County Lackawanna County Area code 570 / 272 Population 76,000+ Major hospital system Geisinger Community Medical Center Neighborhoods ## Scranton Neighborhoods and the Valley Towns We book scans for residents across Scranton's neighborhoods and the boroughs up and down the Lackawanna Valley. Hill Section The neighborhood above the University of Scranton. Green Ridge A Scranton neighborhood west of the Dunmore line. Dunmore The borough just over the Scranton line. West Scranton South Side North Scranton (Providence) East Mountain Pine Brook Tripp Park Minooka Moosic Clarks Summit Who books one ## Who Gets DEXA Testing in Scranton? ### Steamtown Marathon & Heritage Trail Runners Every October the Steamtown Marathon runs downhill from Forest City to a Courthouse Square finish, and its training groups log summer miles on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail. DEXA shows distance runners what a scale can't, lean mass preserved through a training cycle, and the bone density that high-mileage running demands. ### University of Scranton & Marywood Athletes The University of Scranton's Division III Royals train and compete just below the Hill Section, and Marywood University fields the Pacers on the city's north side. Student-athletes from both campuses turn to DEXA for what handheld BIA devices can't deliver: regional lean mass and true body fat percentage, consistent scan to scan. ### Adults Screening for Bone Loss Northeastern Pennsylvania skews older than the national average, and osteoporosis screening is routine care here. Physicians across Lackawanna County, including at Geisinger Community Medical Center, order DEXA T-scores to stage bone loss and monitor treatment. How it works ## How getting a DEXA scan in Scranton works 1. 01 ### Pick a clinic Pick the clinic nearest you from the Scranton listings on this page, then get in touch to book 2. 02 ### 10-minute scan You lie still on the table, fully clothed. Wear something without metal. You do not need to fast 3. 03 ### 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 Scranton DEXA scan on Dexascans.com ### A Scranton-Area Clinic Commonwealth Health - Dunmore serves the Scranton area. Its address and phone are 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](/dexa-scan-cost) ## Ready to get your DEXA scan in Scranton? The clinic listed on this page shows how to get in touch. [See the clinic](#locations) [Call the clinic: (570) 504-2500](tel:5705042500) ## Frequently Asked Questions - Scranton DEXA Scans Where can I get a DEXA scan in Scranton, PA? Check the one clinic listed on this page; each listing shows its address and contact details. Text or call Dexascans.com at (786) 420-6630 and we'll confirm availability and schedule the scan for you. How much does a DEXA scan cost in Scranton? Pricing belongs to each clinic, not to Dexascans.com, and the listings on this page show prices where clinics publish them. Cost depends on the scan: body composition, bone density, or the two combined. HSA and FSA payments are often accepted for DEXA; confirm when you book. Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Scranton, PA? Only sometimes. A body composition scan generally needs no referral. Insurance-billed bone density screening is where a physician's order comes in; doctors at Geisinger Community Medical Center and across Lackawanna County write these orders routinely for osteoporosis screening. If you'd rather self-pay for bone density, ask each clinic whether it needs an order. Will insurance cover a DEXA bone density test in Scranton? Frequently, yes, Medicare and most commercial plans cover bone density testing when it's medically indicated, which matters in a region with an older-than-average population. Body composition scanning is a self-pay wellness service priced by each clinic, typically $99-$250 and often HSA/FSA eligible. Text (786) 420-6630 with your situation and we'll walk you through which applies. Is a DEXA scan safe? Yes. DEXA uses a very low X-ray dose, around one-tenth of a chest X-ray, and the scan is painless: you lie flat and still for 10-15 minutes while the scanner arm passes overhead. It's the same technology hospitals rely on precisely because it's gentle enough for routine, repeated screening. What does a full-body DEXA scan measure for Scranton residents? Body fat percentage in total and by region, lean muscle mass in the arms, legs, and trunk, visceral fat, and bone mineral density with T-scores. Steamtown Marathon trainees get lean-mass verification; older adults in Green Ridge or West Scranton get the bone data their physicians actually use to stage osteoporosis risk. How long does a DEXA appointment take in Scranton, PA? About 30 minutes total: registration, a 10-15 minute scan, done, so an appointment can fit inside a lunch hour. Is DEXA more accurate than the InBody at Scranton gyms? Substantially. Bioimpedance devices at local gyms estimate body fat from an electrical current and drift 5-8% with hydration, meals, and workout timing. DEXA measures tissue directly with X-ray, holding to roughly ±1-2% scan after scan. And it adds bone density, a measurement that matters more in Northeastern Pennsylvania's older population than almost anywhere. Can I get body composition testing near the University of Scranton? Check the listings on this page; each shows its address, so you can map the drive from campus. Students, faculty, and Royals athletes can text or call (786) 420-6630 to schedule. Why do Scranton runners and athletes get DEXA scans? The Steamtown Marathon's downhill charge from Forest City to Courthouse Square is famously hard on the legs, and Lackawanna River Heritage Trail regulars pile up mileage all year. DEXA tells those runners whether training preserved muscle and whether bone density is keeping pace, the two structural questions you can't answer by feel. Find a clinic ## Where to get a DEXA scan near Scranton Distance Sort ## Filters Distance Sort Showing the clinic with verified map coordinates in the Scranton area. 1 clinic - 1 ### [Commonwealth Health - Dunmore](/c/commonwealth-health-advanced-imaging-specialists) In Dunmore, PA, on Scranton's northeast edge 1000 Meade Street Dunmore, PA 18512 Call price not published [(570) 504-2500](tel:+15705042500) Call to confirm current hours [Call (570) 504-2500](tel:+15705042500) [View details](/c/commonwealth-health-advanced-imaging-specialists) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Commonwealth%20Health%20-%20Dunmore%2C%201000%20Meade%20Street%2C%20Dunmore%2C%20PA%2C%2018512) No clinics match these filters Every Scranton-area clinic we list is still on this page — the filters above are hiding them. 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