DEXA Referrals in SF: Credentials, Location, and Reports

Custom Fit accepts direct referrals from physicians and longevity practices for DEXA body-composition testing in San Francisco. Scans are performed at 323 Octavia Street in Hayes Valley and are performed and analyzed by a Registered Dietitian or Exercise Physiologist.

For a referring practice, the service involves both a body-composition report and access to a professional who can explain the findings. The referring clinician retains responsibility for medical interpretation and treatment decisions.

What information does the DEXA report provide?

Custom Fit's DEXA body-composition service reports total and regional fat mass, body-fat percentage, lean tissue measurements, estimated visceral fat, and left-to-right comparisons. These measurements give a patient and their care team a documented baseline to discuss.

Lean tissue measurements describe body composition. They are not a direct test of strength or physical function. A useful referral starts with the question the clinician wants the measurement to inform, rather than expecting one scan to answer every question about the patient.

Bone measurements may appear in the body-composition report. Custom Fit's DEXA service does not diagnose osteoporosis and does not replace a medical bone-density examination. Patients needing diagnostic bone-density screening should follow the appropriate medical referral pathway.

Why name the professional reviewing the scan?

When considering a testing provider, it is useful to know who performs the assessment and who discusses the report. At Custom Fit, that role is filled by Registered Dietitians or Exercise Physiologists. Naming the credentials gives referring practices and patients a clear description of the service.

The review can connect body-composition findings with the patient's stated nutrition and fitness goals. It also gives the patient a place to ask what a measurement means before trying to use the report independently.

This is particularly relevant when a referral is part of a broader conversation about training or nutrition. Custom Fit offers both personal training and Registered Dietitian nutrition coaching, which can be discussed separately when appropriate.

How can a practice arrange a referral?

Custom Fit's medical and longevity partnerships support direct patient booking or scheduling coordinated through the team. Practices can discuss a workflow that fits their needs, including the reports they want to receive and the patient's consent arrangements.

Before the appointment, clarify the purpose of the referral, any relevant preparation or restrictions, and who should receive the results. Confirm the report-sharing process with Custom Fit rather than assuming that sending a patient automatically authorizes disclosure to every provider.

Custom Fit provides written reports for referring clinicians. The partnership discussion is the place to agree how those reports will reach your practice and how follow-up questions will be handled.

Help patients arrive at the right location

Put 323 Octavia Street on the appointment instructions. DEXA testing is not performed at Custom Fit's Market Street location. The DEXA service page also provides booking information and a sample report that your practice can review.

Referral questions

Can a physician refer a patient directly?

Yes. Custom Fit accepts direct physician and longevity-clinic referrals, with booking arranged directly by the patient or through the team.

Is this medical osteoporosis screening?

No. This is a body-composition service. It is not a substitute for a diagnostic bone-density examination.

Explore a testing partnership with Custom Fit to discuss credentials, sample reports, and a referral process for your practice.