Private DEXA Scan Belfast

A DEXA (DXA) scan measures how strong and dense your bones are, usually at the hip and lower spine. It is the gold-standard test used to diagnose osteoporosis, assess fracture risk, and monitor bone-strengthening treatment.

Because osteoporosis usually causes no symptoms until a bone breaks, a scan is often the only way to catch thinning bones early, while there is still plenty you can do about it.

A DEXA scan uses a low dose of radiation, so a clinical referral is required before booking. This can be a referral from your own GP, an NHS GP, or any outside clinician, or you can book an appointment with our internal GP first, who can provide the referral for you.

• Fast appointments, with no long wait
• Referral support from our internal GP if you do not already have one
• Consultant-reviewed results
• Clear, fixed pricing
• Convenient access across NI
• Peace of mind, sooner

• Are post-menopausal or went through early menopause
• Are over 50 with a raised fracture risk
• Take long-term steroid medication
• Have a family history of osteoporosis
• Have had a fracture from a minor fall
• Have a condition that affects bone health

1. Arrive and check in. No special preparation is needed. Wear comfortable clothing without metal fastenings where possible.
2. Your scan. You lie on a padded table while the scanner arm passes over you. It is quiet, painless and takes 15 minutes.
3. Your results explained. A clinician reviews your scan and explains your T-score, what it means, and any next steps.

Yes. A DEXA scan uses a very low dose of radiation, considerably lower than a standard chest X-ray. It is non-invasive, involves no injections and needs no recovery time.

• Consultant and GMC-registered clinicians
• Fast appointments, no long NHS wait
• Clear, up-front pricing with no hidden extras
• On-site diagnostics and results
• ISO 9001, 14001 and 27001 accredited
• Rated 4.96 out of 5 on Doctify