Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates

DEXA body-composition testing in Rockville, Maryland.

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Maximum weight 350 lb

About Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates

Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates offers a DEXA body-composition scan in Rockville. Its report breaks down body fat and lean tissue, with regional measurements and bone information.

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Offering

DEXA Body Composition

$150

one-time

Body composition

A DEXA scan measuring body fat and lean tissue.

What’s included

Included

Body fat Included

Body-fat mass and percentage from the body-composition scan.

Lean mass Included

Lean tissue estimates, reported separately from body fat.

Arms, legs and trunk Included

Body-composition results broken down by arms, legs and trunk.

Whole-body bone density Included

Whole-body bone density from a composition scan. It does not replace a dedicated diagnostic bone-density exam.

Muscle index (ALMI) Included

Appendicular lean mass index relates arm and leg lean mass to height.

Belly vs hip fat (android/gynoid) Included

A comparison of fat around the abdomen and hips.

Results

Results
Receive a report of your body-composition measurements.

Locations

Available to all patients; maximum scan weight 350 lb.

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Stories

Carol Maryman

A specialist connected a long series of clues

After months of unexplained fever and fatigue, Carol was referred to rheumatologist Alan Matsumoto. Examination and MRA scans clarified a rare inflammatory artery condition. In the reported story, treatment resolved her fever and restored much of her energy, although arm limitations remained.

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A patient seeing Dr. Peng

A back-pain visit led to another useful referral

This patient arrived nervous and in pain at their first rheumatology visit. Alongside addressing lower-back concerns, Dr. Peng identified a thyroid problem and referred them to an endocrinologist. They appreciated clear answers and the help that followed.

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