DEXA Scan Near South Miami. Gold-standard body composition, 18 min away.
South Miami is one direct Metrorail ride from Strong Health's Brickell DEXA clinic: board at Sunset Place, step off at Brickell station, walk six minutes. The 15-minute scan covers lean mass, body fat, visceral fat, and bone density.
Key takeaways
- Where: Strong Health's Brickell DEXA clinic at 1000 Brickell Plaza, Miami, FL 33131 is 8 miles from South Miami, about 18 min by car.
- Transit: Board Metrorail at South Miami station (next to Sunset Place) and ride direct to Brickell station, about 20 minutes, no transfer, then walk 6 minutes to 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.
| Detail | DEXA scan near South Miami |
|---|---|
| Distance | 8 miles from South Miami |
| Drive time | About 18 min |
| Driving route | From Sunset Drive, take US-1 (South Dixie Highway) north about 7 miles into Brickell, turn right on SW 13th Street, then left onto Brickell Plaza to number 1000. |
| Transit | Board Metrorail at South Miami station (next to Sunset Place) and ride direct to Brickell station, about 20 minutes, no transfer, then walk 6 minutes to the clinic. |
| ZIP codes served | 33143 |
| Clinic | Strong Health Miami, 1000 Brickell Plaza, Miami, FL 33131 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Phone | (786) 420-6630 |
| Local tip | The South Miami Metrorail station is the easiest play: no US-1 traffic, and you step off one line at Brickell. Hospital-district workers can get scanned and back within a long lunch. |
| Medically reviewed | Dr. Angel Rivera, M.D., Medical Reviewer, Strong Health Last reviewed |
How do I get to the DEXA clinic from South Miami?
Our Brickell clinic is 8 miles from South Miami, about 18 min door to door. Serving ZIP code 33143.
Driving from South Miami
From Sunset Drive, take US-1 (South Dixie Highway) north about 7 miles into Brickell, turn right on SW 13th Street, then left onto Brickell Plaza to number 1000.
Without a car
Board Metrorail at South Miami station (next to Sunset Place) and ride direct to Brickell station, about 20 minutes, no transfer, then walk 6 minutes to the clinic.
Local tip
The South Miami Metrorail station is the easiest play: no US-1 traffic, and you step off one line at Brickell. Hospital-district workers can get scanned and back within a long lunch.
Why get a DEXA scan near South Miami instead of a gym scale?
With South Miami Hospital anchoring the neighborhood, locals know the difference between wellness marketing and clinical measurement. DEXA is the latter: the same dual-energy X-ray technology used in research, precise enough to base real decisions on.
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.
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 does a DEXA scan visit work for South Miami patients? Four steps.
Book Your Scan
Reserve online or call (786) 420-6630. Our Brickell clinic is 18 min from South Miami, and same-week appointments are typically available.
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.
Get Your Detailed Report
Full PDF report within 24 hours: lean mass, body fat % by region, visceral fat, bone density, symmetry analysis.
Track Progress Over Time
Re-scan every 3–6 months on active protocols. Side-by-side trend reports show what's actually changing.
I'm an RN near South Miami Hospital and I've seen what bad metabolic health does. Took the Metrorail up after a night shift, scanned in fifteen minutes. My visceral fat was higher than my BMI suggested, exactly the early warning I preach to patients.
Which neighborhoods near South Miami does the Brickell clinic also serve?
One clinic serves all of Miami, find the guide for your neighborhood.
One clinic, every neighborhood: start from the DEXA Scan Miami hub, or read the science in our full DEXA guide.
What do South Miami patients ask about DEXA scans?
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to the DEXA clinic from South Miami?
Can healthcare workers from the hospital district book around shifts?
How does DEXA compare to the body fat testing at local gyms?
How much does a DEXA scan cost for South Miami 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.
Book your DEXA scan near South Miami
18 min from South Miami to the most accurate body composition test in Miami. 15 minutes on the table. No referral needed. Detailed report within 24 hours.