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Aventura · 30 min from our Brickell clinic · Walk-Ins Welcome

DEXA Scan Near Aventura. Gold-standard body composition, 30 min away.

Aventura to Brickell is 30 minutes on I-95, or a 20-minute Brightline ride from Aventura station. Either way, you get numbers no gym scale near the Mall can give you: clinical-grade lean mass, body fat, visceral fat, and bone density.

15–20 min visit · Same-week appointments · No referral needed
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Published: August 2, 2026 Updated: October 25, 2026 · Editorial Standards

Key takeaways

  • Where: Strong Health's Brickell DEXA clinic at 1000 Brickell Plaza, Miami, FL 33131 is 17 miles from Aventura, about 30 min by car.
  • Transit: The Brightline from Aventura station to MiamiCentral is the traffic-proof option: 20 minutes to Downtown, then a Metromover Brickell Loop ride to Tenth Street/Promenade, 2 blocks from the clinic.
  • Cost: Most patients pay under $200 per body-composition scan, direct-pay, with no referral needed.
  • Visit length: The scan takes 10–15 minutes and the whole visit about 30 minutes; same-week appointments are typical.
  • Reviewed by: Dr. Angel Rivera, M.D., Medical Reviewer, Strong Health. Last reviewed October 25, 2026.
Getting to the Brickell DEXA clinic from Aventura
Detail DEXA scan near Aventura
Distance17 miles from Aventura
Drive timeAbout 30 min
Driving routeTake Biscayne Boulevard (US-1) south or I-95 south to exit 1A (Brickell), then follow SE 10th Street to 1000 Brickell Plaza. I-95 with the express lanes is usually the faster run from Aventura.
TransitThe Brightline from Aventura station to MiamiCentral is the traffic-proof option: 20 minutes to Downtown, then a Metromover Brickell Loop ride to Tenth Street/Promenade, 2 blocks from the clinic.
ZIP codes served33160, 33180
ClinicStrong Health Miami, 1000 Brickell Plaza, Miami, FL 33131
HoursMon–Fri 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Phone(786) 420-6630
Local tipBrightline from Aventura station turns the longest drive of any neighborhood we serve into the easiest trip. Many patients ride down, scan, have lunch in Brickell, and ride back before school pickup.
Medically reviewedDr. Angel Rivera, M.D., Medical Reviewer, Strong Health
Last reviewed
Getting Here from Aventura

How do I get to the DEXA clinic from Aventura?

Our Brickell clinic is 17 miles from Aventura, about 30 min door to door. Serving ZIP codes 33160, 33180.

Strong Health Miami
1000 Brickell Plaza, Miami, FL 33131
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Driving from Aventura

Take Biscayne Boulevard (US-1) south or I-95 south to exit 1A (Brickell), then follow SE 10th Street to 1000 Brickell Plaza. I-95 with the express lanes is usually the faster run from Aventura.

Without a car

The Brightline from Aventura station to MiamiCentral is the traffic-proof option: 20 minutes to Downtown, then a Metromover Brickell Loop ride to Tenth Street/Promenade, 2 blocks from the clinic.

Local tip

Brightline from Aventura station turns the longest drive of any neighborhood we serve into the easiest trip. Many patients ride down, scan, have lunch in Brickell, and ride back before school pickup.

Minutes from
Aventura Mall Turnberry Isle Founders Park Aventura Brightline station
Why DEXA for Aventura

Why get a DEXA scan near Aventura instead of a gym scale?

If you're already paying for personal training or a longevity program in Aventura, DEXA is how you check the receipts: a 15-minute scan twice a year that shows, with 1–2% precision, whether the investment is adding muscle and protecting bone.

At Strong Health Miami, you get the same scan technology used in clinical research, performed at our Brickell clinic, with results you can use to track real progress on TRT, GLP-1 weight loss, peptide therapy, or your own training.

1–2% margin of error vs. 5–8% for BIA scales
Region-by-region breakdown (arms, legs, trunk)
Bone density scoring (T-score, Z-score)
Visceral fat measurement, not just total body fat
FDA-approved, low-dose, repeatable for trend data

Every scan includes total and regional body fat, pound-precise lean mass by limb, visceral fat, bone density (T-score and Z-score), and left-right symmetry analysis. See the full report breakdown on the DEXA Scan Miami page, or the science behind it in our complete DEXA guide.

How It Works

How does a DEXA scan visit work for Aventura patients? Four steps.

01

Book Your Scan

Reserve online or call (786) 420-6630. Our Brickell clinic is 30 min from Aventura, and same-week appointments are typically available.

02

10–15 Minute Scan

Lie flat on an open table while the scanner arm passes over you. No injections, no enclosed space, ultra-low radiation.

03

Get Your Detailed Report

Full PDF report within 24 hours: lean mass, body fat % by region, visceral fat, bone density, symmetry analysis.

04

Track Progress Over Time

Re-scan every 3–6 months on active protocols. Side-by-side trend reports show what's actually changing.

Aventura Patient Review
Verified Patient

I train five days a week at a studio near Aventura Mall and still had no real numbers. Took the Brightline down on a Tuesday, and the whole trip was easier than crossing 826 at rush hour. My report showed exactly where two years of pilates put muscle on me.

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Gabrielle N.
Aventura, Miami
Nearby Neighborhoods

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Aventura DEXA FAQs

What do Aventura patients ask about DEXA scans?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the trip from Aventura worth it for a DEXA scan?
For a scan you act on 2–4 times a year, yes. Strong Health's Brickell clinic is 30 minutes down I-95 or a 20-minute Brightline ride from Aventura station, and nothing available near Aventura Mall matches DEXA's 1–2% precision, visceral fat isolation, or bone density measurement.
Can I take the Brightline to my scan from Aventura?
Yes, and it's the best route: Brightline from Aventura station to MiamiCentral takes about 20 minutes, then ride the Metromover Brickell Loop to Tenth Street/Promenade. The clinic is 2 blocks from the station, and total door to door is about 45 minutes with zero traffic risk.
How often should Aventura patients re-scan?
Every 3–6 months on an active protocol (TRT, GLP-1 weight loss, serious training blocks); once a year for general health and bone-density tracking. Book your follow-ups at the same clinic, since same-scanner consistency is what makes the trend data reliable.
How much does a DEXA scan cost for Aventura patients?
The same transparent direct-pay pricing as every Strong Health scan: most patients pay under $200 per body composition scan, with bundled pricing available if you plan to track progress across multiple scans per year. No referral or insurance is needed. Bone density DEXA scans (for osteoporosis screening) may be covered by insurance for eligible patients.

General questions, what the scan measures, how to prepare, safety, are answered on the DEXA Scan Miami page and in our full DEXA guide.

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30 min from Aventura to the most accurate body composition test in Miami. 15 minutes on the table. No referral needed. Detailed report within 24 hours.

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