University of South Wales – Welsh Institute of Chiropractic DXA Service
DEXA scans in Pontypridd, Cardiff · 9.8 mi from Cardiff centre
Bone densityBody composition
University-run chiropractic clinic on the Treforest campus that operates a DXA unit offering whole-body composition and bone density scans as a private, self-funded service. A referral from a healthcare practitioner is needed, after which the clinic contacts the patient to arrange a time. The service is supported by a consultant physician with a specialism in metabolic bone disease.
Prices
| Scan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DXA scan (body composition or bone density) | £150 | Requires a referral from a healthcare practitioner such as a GP, chiropractor, osteopath or physiotherapist; paid online before the appointment |
Checked against the clinic's website on . Prices can change — confirm when booking.
What's included
- Body composition and bone density DXA scanning
- Consultant physician support for the service
- Results sent to the referring practitioner
- Free patient parking on campus
Scan details
- Services
- Bone density & body composition
- Results
- Results to referring practitioner within 5 working days
- Regulation
- Independent clinics in Cardiff are regulated by Healthcare Inspectorate Wales
How this clinic scores
Scores use our published criteria.
| Price transparency | 15 / 25 |
|---|---|
| CQC registration and rating | 0 / 25 |
| What's included | 8 / 20 |
| Patient reviews | 0 / 20 |
| Equipment disclosed | 0 / 10 |
| Total | 23 / 100 |
Sources
- southwales.ac.uk — services, price, referral requirement, turnaround, phone
- southwales.ac.uk — address, postcode, DXA unit at clinic, parking