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DEXA scans in Charleston

In West Virginia's capital city, the DEXA listings on this page show where to book a scan. One scan measures body fat, lean muscle, visceral fat, and bone density for residents across the Kanawha Valley.

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clinics listed
3
published cash price
$150
scan · report in a day or two
~10 min
Local context

DEXA Scanning in Charleston, West Virginia's Capital

The 3 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Charleston, 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.

West Virginia's capital spreads along the Kanawha River where the Elk River joins it, with the gold dome of the State Capitol marking the East End and Kanawha Boulevard tracing the riverfront that walkers and runners use daily. Charleston is the government, medical, and commercial center of the state, and Kanawha County's care is anchored by Charleston Area Medical Center, with the University of Charleston's riverside campus adding a student population across the water. The DEXA listings on this page show each clinic's address and contact details, so Capitol-complex employees and anyone working the central business district can find a convenient stop. Outdoors, Kanawha State Forest just south of the city gives trail runners and mountain bikers a genuine mountain playground, and Magic Island and Haddad Riverfront Park keep river-level recreation in walking distance of downtown. For a state confronting some of the nation's toughest health statistics, DEXA offers Charlestonians something practical: exact body fat, muscle, and bone density numbers to act on.

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
Kanawha County
Area code
304 / 681
Population
48,000+
Major hospital system
Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC)
Coverage

ZIP codes we serve in Charleston

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

Neighborhoods

Serving Charleston & the Kanawha Valley

Clients reach the listings on this page from every Charleston neighborhood and the valley towns around the capital.

Downtown
East End
West Side
South Hills
Kanawha City
South Charleston
Dunbar
St. Albans
Who books one

Who Gets a DEXA Scan in Charleston, WV

Capitol & Downtown Workforce

State employees and downtown professionals can check the listings on this page for a convenient stop. A ten-minute DEXA scan turns an annual wellness goal into hard numbers: body fat percentage, visceral fat, and lean mass.

Kanawha State Forest Trail Athletes

Trail runners and mountain bikers who train in Kanawha State Forest, and the walkers and runners who log daily miles on Kanawha Boulevard, use DEXA to track lean muscle and fat changes a scale cannot see.

Adults Prioritizing Bone Health

West Virginia's population skews older, and bone density screening matters here. DEXA T-scores catch osteopenia before it becomes osteoporosis, with Charleston Area Medical Center anchoring follow-up care in the capital.

How it works

How getting a DEXA scan in Charleston works

  1. Pick a clinic

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

Charleston-Area Clinics

3 clinics serve the Charleston 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

Published cash-pay prices at the Charleston clinics below run $150. Many clinics accept HSA/FSA cards; ask when you book. Compare DEXA prices

Ready to get your DEXA scan in Charleston?

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

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Frequently Asked Questions - Charleston DEXA Scans

Where can I get a DEXA scan in Charleston, WV?

The Life Center For Healthy Aging, at 815 Quarrier Street, Suite 300 in Charleston, WV, runs DEXA scans for the Charleston area. Call (304) 989-8494 to schedule your appointment.

How much does a DEXA scan cost in Charleston?

There is no single Charleston 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 Charleston?

Mostly when you want insurance to pay: an insurance-billed bone density exam needs your physician to order it first. Self-pay scans usually need no referral in Charleston, but ask when you book, since some hospital departments require one.

Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Charleston, West Virginia?

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 Kanawha County like Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC), 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 Charleston?

Yes. Nothing is injected and nothing encloses you: at The Life Center For Healthy Aging 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 Charleston?

Where a Charleston clinic offers body composition as well as bone density, one scan 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 Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) physician would order on its own.

How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Charleston?

Plan on 30 minutes in Charleston — check-in, then 10-15 minutes on the table at The Life Center For Healthy Aging. Results usually follow within a day or two.

What is the difference between a DXA scan and a DEXA scan?

No difference at all. "DXA" is the abbreviation radiology departments like Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) use; "DEXA" is the one patients search for. Both name dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and both describe what you would book in Charleston.

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3 DEXA scan locations in Charleston

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

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Showing the 2 clinics with verified map coordinates in the Charleston area.

3 clinics

DEXA Scan Cost in Charleston

Cash-pay prices at Charleston clinics, taken from each clinic's published listing or confirmed with them by phone. Prices move, so reconfirm when you book.

Clinic DEXA Scan Price
The Life Center For Healthy Aging From $150
Saint Francis Hospital Call for current pricing
The Center for Pain Relief Call for current pricing
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