About Us
- About Us
Echolight Diagnostic Center
Echolight Diagnostic Center Bakersfield is a specialized Diagnostic Center offering advanced FDA-cleared, Radiation-free, Accurate, Reproducible, clinically validated, bone health diagnostics to Kern County. The REMS scan help people of all ages detect early bone loss, monitor changes, and guide personalized care plans sooner than traditional methods. We can perform the REMS scan in our center on Stockdale Hwy in Bakersfield, or conveniently at your place of work or home.
- Our mission is to provide accurate, radiation-free evaluation of bone health using advanced REMS technology, enabling earlier detection of skeletal fragility and empowering patients and physicians to prevent fractures and maintain lifelong mobility.
- “Early Detection. Stronger Bones. Better Lives.”
Medical Conditions & Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
- Hormone & Thyroid disorders
- Diabetes
- Chronic inflammation
- Cancer therapies
- Long-term steroid use
- Low vitamin D
- Rapid weight loss
- Sedentary lifestyle
Who should consider getting REMS scan?
Ideal for :
- Women & men over 30 years old
- Family history of osteoporosis
- Patients with high risk medical conditions
- Patients seeking radiation-free options
- Proactive health seekers for bone health
Our Technology
Our Diagnostic center uses the industry’s leading REMS system, developed in Italy and approved by the FDA. This device:
- Is non-invasive & pain-free
- Provides immediate results
- Works without X-ray radiation
- Can be performed repeatedly for tracking progress
- Is portable and easy to use in clinic environments
Why Echolight REMS vs. DXA?
| Feature | Traditional DXA Scan | Echolight REMS |
|---|---|---|
| Radiation | ✖ Ionizing Radiation | ✔ Radiation-Free |
| Bone Quality Assessment | ✖ Only density | ✔ Density + Quality |
| Artifact Errors | ✔ Common | ✖ Minimized/Excluded |
| Repeat Testing | ✖ Every 1–2 years | ✔ As often as every 3–6 months |
| Portability | ✖ No | ✔ Yes |