Location
16216 Baxter Road
Suite 100
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Ph. 636-449-4700
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Hours
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM- 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM- 6 PM
Thursday: 9 AM- 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM- 5 PM
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Our Services
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Bone Density Testing
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In-Office DXA test
Dr. Richard Muckerman is certified by the International Society for Clinical Densiometry to interpret DXA scans, the most accurate and precise way to measure bone density. These scans are performed in our office on Wednesdays, and Dr. Muckerman will discuss your results with you following your test.
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What is Bone Mineral Density?
A bone mineral density (BMD) test is suggested for:
- Postmenopausal women who have risk factors for developing osteoporosis.
- All women who are age 65 or older.
- Women who have hyperparathyroidism.
- Women who have been taking corticosteroids, such as prednisone, for a long time.
- Follow-up of how well treatment for osteoporosis is working for women being treated for 2 years or longer.
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