Medical scales come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you are purchasing medical scales for a hospital or doctors office or just doing some weight watcher strategies a scale can be the perfect choice to keep track of your body weight. Our medical weight scales for sale include the standard mechanical doctors office scale with height rod. These scales are sometimes thought of as antique or vintage items but they are typically very reliable and accurate. We also have a wide variety of digital scales with or without a column. Most doctors offices and hospitals choose to use the column while many nurses or home use applications choose not use the column and go with a more portable version.
The advantages of a professional digital scale for the doctors office is speed. With a digital scale, there is no sliding counter weights or waiting for a beam to settle. Some of these digital scales are also available with a hand rail which can be great for patients that need just a little assistance navigating on to the weighing platform. Digital wheel chair scales are very easy to use and can weigh the patient while they sit in the wheelchair. We also have medical vet scales which are used in veterinary offices to weigh dogs and cats. If you are interested in class III items please see the wrestling equipment. Since we have been offering medical scales for over thirty years, we have a pretty good idea of what the best scales are. We like to sell the best names like Detecto, Health O Meter, Rice Lake, and Seca. We also offer some of the newer brands to the marketplace like Salter Brecknell and Doran Medical.
Medical Scales - Dialysis ScalesDialysis Scales are designed with utmost patient comfort and safety in mind. Dialysis units and centers require scales to be accessible, accurate, and able to endure frequent usage without compromising performance.
Best Baby Scale ChoicesOur selection of professional pediatric and neonatal scales are designed to accommodate the youngest and smallest of patients in any healthcare setting. Our advanced pediatric scales provide fast and easy weight measurements.
Medical Scales - Physician (Digital)We offer a variety of digital physician scales, from traditional design to a one-of-a-kind Legal For Trade platform scale. Many help you with future requirements of electronic medical record keeping by letting you easily transmit scale data to external devices. 
Medical Scales - Physician (Mechanical)Time-tested mechanical design you've probably seen at your doctors office, our lineup of mechanical physician scales all feature durability and no power supply is ever required so scales can be placed anywhere. Height rod available. 
Medical Scales - Chair ScalesSeated weighing options simplify the process and are designed with patient comfort and safety in mind. Each chair scale allows patients to remain seated during weighing 
Wheelchair ScalesWe have a full lineup of wheelchair scales from single ramp to dual ramp with chair. Easily weigh patients with mobility or safety concerns using one of our larger platform wheelchair models, designed with on/off ramps for effortless use. 
Medical Scale - Body Composition AnalyzersWe offer a variety of body composition scales. These are designed for health and fitness professionals who want better results for their clients. Essential for busy environments such as weight loss centers, fitness clubs, and medical offices. 
HandRail ScalesWe offer a variety of digital physician scales with handrail. Many help you with future requirements of electronic medical record keeping by letting you easily transmit scale data to external devices. 
Stretcher ScalesWe offer a wide variety of large digital scales designed to roll a gurney or stretcher on the scale. These weighing scales are specifically for emergent situations in hospitals and emergency rooms. 
Wrestling ScalesWe sell Befour wrestling scales and we also have Rice Lake scales which are some of the best in the industry. Finally, don't forget we are a scale company. We not only sell scales, but we repair them, calibrate them, and understand them. Customers ask us this question and there isn't one specific brand they use. However, one consistent thing we have found is doctors and hospitals typically invest in high quality brand name medical scales that are usually the most accurate scale. Give us a call or email and we can give you reviews and our opinion on your specific application along with prices. From time to time we do get asked for second hand equipment and generally speaking we really don't have too many refurbished medical scales or as some like to call it, reconditioned...
Our focus is to provide top rated medical scales that our customers will enjoy using for years to come. We have found that by offering quality medical scales with quick shipping and keeping plenty in supply it makes our customers happy and coming back to us when they need more scales. Detecto is America's trusted name brand for clinical medical scales for over 100 years.
Central Carolina Scale is dedicated to providing an outstanding variety of quality medical weighing products designed and manufactured to meet specific requirements of the health care industry, compare medical scales. From the traditional physician's scale to our latest electronic scale with multifunction digital indicator, we have a model to fit your needs; and all are built with both patient and operator in mind when it comes to comfort, style and ease of use. You name it and the odds are we can find it. Gurney and stretcher scales, medical scales with handrails, digital medical scale with height rod, and more.
If you’re wondering whether there are scales equipped with wireless or Ethernet connectivity for seamless EMR/EHR integration, the answer is yes—absolutely. Many leading medical scale manufacturers, including names like Detecto and Rice Lake, offer advanced digital physician scales specifically designed to meet the evolving needs of modern healthcare environments.
Some models now feature built-in Wi-Fi or Ethernet options, allowing weight, height, and even BMI data to transfer directly to electronic medical record systems. This means clinicians can quickly capture and manage patient data with just a step on the scale, streamlining workflows and enhancing accuracy. If you’re aiming to future-proof your facility, look for digital physician scales that include connectivity ports such as USB or RS232, and check for compatibility with medical record software standards.
When it comes to weighing patients in medical settings, it's essential for physician and clinical scales to offer reliable capacity and accurate results. Most standard physician scales—those traditional column designs found in clinics and doctors’ offices—typically accommodate patients who weigh around 500 pounds. This larger capacity, paired with a stable, low-profile platform, ensures that patients of varying sizes can be weighed safely and comfortably.
However, as many know, obesity is a major concern and many patient weight amounts unfortunately exceed 500 or 600 lbs. For more demanding environments or for bariatric needs, you’ll also find advanced medical scales, such as those from industry leaders like Detecto and Rice Lake, featuring extra-high weight capacities. Some digital models can handle up to 1,000 pounds and offer added features like multi-color touchscreen displays, BMI calculation, USB connectivity, and compatibility with electronic medical record (EMR/EHR) systems.
BMI (Body Mass Index) Function is a feature found on some physician scales that helps healthcare professionals quickly assess a patient's nutritional status. These scales are equipped with a special dial or digital display that makes it easy to determine BMI after the patient's weight and height are measured. Usually, after stepping onto the scale, the user or clinician aligns the measured weight to the patient's height, which then reveals the BMI value. BMI ranges are often presented in different colors or segments—such as underweight, normal, overweight, or obese—making it straightforward to interpret where a patient falls on the spectrum.
