1700 East Saunders Street
Laredo, TX 78041
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Texas · Webb County
DEXA scans in Laredo
Laredo sits on the Rio Grande at the busiest inland port in the United States. For its residents, the DEXA listings on this page show where to get precise body fat, lean muscle, and bone density data in a single short appointment.
Or call (786) 420-6630 and we'll find the nearest clinic.
- clinic listed
- 1
- scan · report in a day or two
- ~10 min
Local context
Getting a DEXA Scan in Laredo
The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Laredo, 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.
More trade crosses through Laredo than any other inland port in the United States, and the trucks rolling over the World Trade Bridge define the rhythm of this Webb County border city. Away from the freight lanes, Laredo is a community that runs and rides: Lake Casa Blanca International State Park sits on the city's east side, and Texas A&M International University anchors a growing north Laredo. The DEXA listings on this page show each clinic's address and contact details. In a city where summer heat pushes training into early mornings and air-conditioned gyms, DEXA gives residents something the weather can't distort: exact measurements of body fat percentage, lean muscle mass, and bone mineral density, the same numbers physicians use to screen for osteoporosis.
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
- Webb County
- Area code
- 956
- Population
- 255,000+
Coverage
ZIP codes we serve in Laredo
Each ZIP below is in the Laredo 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 Laredo area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.
Neighborhoods
Serving Laredo and Webb County
Clients reach the DEXA listings on this page from neighborhoods across the city.
Downtown Laredo
San Agustín Historic District
Del Mar
North Laredo
San Isidro
McPherson Road corridor
Who books one
Who Benefits from DEXA in Laredo?
Logistics & Trade Workforce
Laredo's economy moves on trucking, customs brokerage, and warehouse work, jobs that are hard on the body over decades. DEXA gives this workforce a precise annual snapshot of muscle mass, fat distribution, and bone strength.
TAMIU Students & Lake Casa Blanca Athletes
From the Texas A&M International University community to the runners and cyclists who circle Lake Casa Blanca International State Park, Laredo's active residents use DEXA to verify that training is adding lean muscle, not just moving the scale.
Adults Screening for Bone Loss
Webb County residents referred for bone density testing by their physicians use DEXA T-scores, the clinical standard, to establish a baseline and catch early bone loss before it becomes osteoporosis.
How it works
How getting a DEXA scan in Laredo works
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Pick a clinic
Pick the clinic nearest you from the Laredo listings on this page, then get in touch to book
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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
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 Laredo DEXA scan on Dexascans.com
A Laredo-Area Clinic
Laredo Medical Center serves the Laredo 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
Ready to get your DEXA scan in Laredo?
The clinic listed on this page shows how to get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions - Laredo DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Laredo, TX?
Laredo Medical Center, at 1700 East Saunders Street in Laredo, TX, runs DEXA scans for the Laredo area. Call (956) 796-5000 to schedule your appointment.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in Laredo?
Expect a cash-pay range of roughly $99–$250 in Laredo — the price depends on the clinic and the scan type, since each provider prices independently. Confirm the number with the clinic when you book; most accept HSA and FSA cards.
Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Laredo?
At most clinics a self-pay body composition scan is open booking: no doctor, no paperwork. The referral question mainly comes up for a bone density study you want billed to insurance; hospital imaging departments in Laredo may ask for an order either way.
Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Laredo, Texas?
Often, yes, but only for bone density. If a physician in Webb County orders the scan as medically necessary, insurance usually covers it. Body composition scans booked for fitness reasons are self-pay in Laredo, typically $99–$250 depending on the clinic. HSA and FSA cards work for both.
Is a DEXA scan safe in Laredo?
Yes, and safe enough to repeat, which is why Laredo clients rescan every few months to track progress. The dose is about one-tenth of a chest X-ray, under a normal day of background exposure. It is an open table, not an enclosed tube, and you stay fully clothed.
What does a full body DEXA scan measure in Laredo?
Four things a scale cannot: body fat percentage overall and by region, lean muscle mass in each limb and your trunk, the visceral fat around your organs, and your bone mineral density. One pass on the table, one report; ask which scans are offered in Laredo when you book.
How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Laredo?
Around half an hour door to door at Laredo Medical Center, of which 10-15 minutes is table time. Most clinics email the full report within a day or two.
What is the difference between a DXA scan and a DEXA scan?
They are the same thing. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry abbreviates to DXA in clinical notes and to DEXA in everyday use — including on the Laredo listings above. One test, one machine.
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