Dayra Avila Lima, MD

Breast Medical Oncologist

5 out of 5 stars 5 (125)

Dayra Avila Lima, MD Office and Other Patient Information

Primary Office

Office 1: Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

1301 Palm Avenue
, Jacksonville, FL 32207

904.202.2754

Patient Reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider. Actual comments are displayed while preserving patient confidentiality.

Reviews (125)

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  • Patient Review 1

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on July 30, 2023 | Verified Review

    On time and new oncology doctor was very informative, knowledgeable and I liked her interaction and mannerism.


  • Patient Review 2

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on July 30, 2023 | Verified Review

    Knowledgeable support staff.


  • Patient Review 3

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on July 28, 2023 | Verified Review

    Dr. Avila was exceptional. She listened to concerns and was responsive with options for addressing. Very informative and compassionate.


  • Patient Review 4

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on July 28, 2023 | Verified Review

    Alexus my doctors nurse is a wonderful human being.


  • Patient Review 5

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on July 28, 2023 | Verified Review

    Dr. Lima took time explaining my recommended treatment plan. She sat with me and addressed all aspects and treated me as a person first not just a diagnosis.


  • Patient Review 6

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on July 27, 2023 | Verified Review

    Everyone is very helpful and warm and friendly ,very professional. When you have questions, they give you answers.


  • Patient Review 7

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on July 27, 2023 | Verified Review

    Very caring facility and informative


  • Patient Review 8

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on July 27, 2023 | Verified Review

    Dr was very thorough and informative. All my questions were answered.


  • Patient Review 9

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on July 27, 2023 | Verified Review

    Most informative. I know there will be more questions throughout this journey


  • Patient Review 10

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on July 26, 2023 | Verified Review

    Everything


  • Patient Review 11

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on July 23, 2023 | Verified Review

    My oncologist Dr Avila Lima is very caring and very thorough. I trust her 100%


  • Patient Review 12

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on July 19, 2023 | Verified Review

    Best visit. My dr was very clear an issue really enjoyed my visit


  • Patient Review 13

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on July 16, 2023 | Verified Review

    Very proffessional !


  • Patient Review 14

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on July 14, 2023 | Verified Review

    They kept me very informed on each test. They also informed me on all medication that they were written. The side effects and how the meds were suppose to work. I would recommend MDAnderson to anyone that has cancer. They show they care about the patients well being.


  • Patient Review 15

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on July 01, 2023 | Verified Review

    I loved how smoothly everything went and how friendly and caring the staff was!


  • Patient Review 16

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 30, 2023 | Verified Review

    I put my health and all my faith in my doctors at MDA.


  • Patient Review 17

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 30, 2023 | Verified Review

    Dr Avila Lima, breast oncologist, Dr C Johnson, breast surgeon are excellent doctors, very caring patience & explained to me in details of what needs to be done before & after my lumpectomy. Their nurses & staffs are very knowledgeable & ver well trained to handle the patients.


  • Patient Review 18

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 27, 2023 | Verified Review

    After a totally shocking diagnosis of a bony bump next to my breast being cancer, I thought the stars had fallen from the sky. Scary!! and already an affected lymph node. The staff at the Anderson Cancer Center - my surgeon, Dr. Catherine Johnson and her team - could not have been more professional and approachable. No time was wasted. Tumor and Lymph node removed. Exhausted still from surgery and rehab. six months earlier, a metal rod to hold me together, I opted against radiation. Femara medication and regular check-ups and trust in this amazing team I will go forward and enjoy what is left for me - seize the day. I requested all the ladies in my orbit to get screened as a special Christmas wish. Early recovery is key. I wish someone had pushed me. Ladies. Please. Get that Mammogram now. Edeltrud Adela Coll


  • Patient Review 19

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 25, 2023 | Verified Review

    Everyone was kind, knowledgeable and on the ball! I felt like they truly care!


  • Patient Review 20

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 23, 2023 | Verified Review

    comfortable, professional, clean


  • Patient Review 21

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 23, 2023 | Verified Review

    Dr. Lima was patient with me and very thorough. Her nurses understood what plans she wanted relayed about me.


  • Patient Review 22

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 23, 2023 | Verified Review

    I love my all women team


  • Patient Review 23

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 18, 2023 | Verified Review

    Everyone is so caring!


  • Patient Review 24

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 17, 2023 | Verified Review

    Caring doctor who explained everything and answered all uestions


  • Patient Review 25

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 17, 2023 | Verified Review

    Very professional, very informative and very kind!


  • Patient Review 26

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 16, 2023 | Verified Review

    Clean,very professional and no long wait times.


  • Patient Review 27

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 16, 2023 | Verified Review

    Everyone was kind to me .Everything was explained to me.


  • Patient Review 28

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 16, 2023 | Verified Review

    Beautiful facility with very knowledgeable and caring staff and doctors.


  • Patient Review 29

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 15, 2023 | Verified Review

    Everything


  • Patient Review 30

    4.6 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 15, 2023 | Verified Review

    Dr. Lima is an exceptional physician. She is very detailed with review of treatment plan and future treatments and team care. She takes her time and listens to concerns.


  • Patient Review 31

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 15, 2023 | Verified Review

    caring, respectful, helpful


  • Patient Review 32

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 15, 2023 | Verified Review

    Dr Avila Lima cares.. I really feel I get the best treatment because of her and her team


  • Patient Review 33

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 14, 2023 | Verified Review

    Thorough visit with doctor. Answered questions and was very compassionate.


  • Patient Review 34

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 14, 2023 | Verified Review

    Dr Avila Lima is very kind and nurse navigator Peggy is awesome


  • Patient Review 35

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 12, 2023 | Verified Review

    Everyone was very calming and friendly


  • Patient Review 36

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 10, 2023 | Verified Review

    Great staff.


  • Patient Review 37

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 09, 2023 | Verified Review

    Attentive staff. Doctor Lima listens and explains treatment and side effects.


  • Patient Review 38

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 07, 2023 | Verified Review

    Time spent, through explanations , nice people .


  • Patient Review 39

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 07, 2023 | Verified Review

    Immediate responses to various appointments


  • Patient Review 40

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 06, 2023 | Verified Review

    The level if care and concern is fantastic. They explain every detail, and are patient with questions.


  • Patient Review 41

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 06, 2023 | Verified Review

    The medical oncologist should be the first person you see after a cancer diagnosis, not a surgeon. People diagnosed with cancer need to wrap their heads around the ramifications of the diagnosis and find out what treatment options are available - and why - first. The oncologist can answer our questions and monitor our health along our treatment path. This is so important! I really feel that the missing link in my cancer treatment was not seeing the oncologist first. I needed to hear that surgery was the prescribed treatment for cancer and why. If we as patients have the information upfront, we can better prepare and get rid of anxiousness and stress about our course of treatment. We don't need to scour the internet for information on our disease, we need real doctors to talk to and tell us our options. We also definitely need someone, the oncologist, to coordinate our care and treatment for when multiple cancers are involved. Otherwise, patients feel like they are negotiating medical information and decisions alone, and without decent information to do it. Please consider sending all cancer patients to an oncologist first!


  • Patient Review 42

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 06, 2023 | Verified Review

    I???ve been made to feel comfortable during a very upsetting time. The staff is very compassionate.


  • Patient Review 43

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 06, 2023 | Verified Review

    The dr was very nice. I like her. She was very thorough. She addressed all my concerns


  • Patient Review 44

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 03, 2023 | Verified Review

    The time spent explaining the process and encouragment given to me to take the plan of action that was mapped out for me.


  • Patient Review 45

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 03, 2023 | Verified Review

    Caring people, from the first moment I stepped in the door. From the receptionist all the way to the doctor.


  • Patient Review 46

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 02, 2023 | Verified Review

    My doctor took her time and listen to what I had to say, and explain things very thorough. She showed empathy for what I was going through with my breast cancer looking forward to working with her in the future.


  • Patient Review 47

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 02, 2023 | Verified Review

    Professional. Personal care up to date with latest medications. Prompt we travel 4 hours every 3 or z4 months and they coordinate with my doctors here I wish I lived closer


  • Patient Review 48

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 01, 2023 | Verified Review

    EVERYTHING!!! Organized, On time, Thorough, Caring???..etc.!!


  • Patient Review 49

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 01, 2023 | Verified Review

    The kindness shown by everyone attitude is EVERYTHING!


  • Patient Review 50

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on June 01, 2023 | Verified Review

    Caring professionals with patience for all questions/concerns.


  • Patient Review 51

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 31, 2023 | Verified Review

    Knowledgeable physicians, informed explanations of care, friendly staff, excellent care, help with scheduling procedures, and good followup.


  • Patient Review 52

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 30, 2023 | Verified Review

    I feel like I was well cared for. My questions were answered in a very straightforward manner.


  • Patient Review 53

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 28, 2023 | Verified Review

    Everything. From the Dr to all the nurses and staff. All I can say is thank you and God bless you.


  • Patient Review 54

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 28, 2023 | Verified Review

    Doctors and staff are amazing. Knowledgeable, compassionate and seems sincere by my health


  • Patient Review 55

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 27, 2023 | Verified Review

    The compassion and thoroughness


  • Patient Review 56

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 26, 2023 | Verified Review

    Very educative and caring. Good assessment. Felt like hey cared about me


  • Patient Review 57

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 24, 2023 | Verified Review

    Everyone is so kind, so cheerful, so friendly. Everything is explained, phone numbers are freely given. I feel seen.


  • Patient Review 58

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 24, 2023 | Verified Review

    Everything!!!! Dr. Avila Lima was not only extremely informative but also attentative to my questions and concerns. She asked not only for my questions but my thoughts and feelings about the diagnosis.


  • Patient Review 59

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 19, 2023 | Verified Review

    All the staff is very respectful, appointments always on time, they care about me, my experience is the best.


  • Patient Review 60

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 18, 2023 | Verified Review

    I liked doctors I met, they are knowledgeable and caring. Nurses and staff are very helpful. They were very understanding of my emotions and stress during the visit.


  • Patient Review 61

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 15, 2023 | Verified Review

    I like that the disease process (cancer) is not viewed as separate from the patient. This disease affects the patient not just physically,, but also mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Other modalities were offered to treat and uplift the whole patient, even the nutritional aspect if requested. I also appreciated the recognition that cancer affects the entire family...it doesn't take place in a vacuum. The mission statement in the lobby says it all! Additionally, I felt respected, and listened to, by the oncologist that saw me. She took plenty of time, which I appreciated. The beauty of the facility was also very soothing.


  • Patient Review 62

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 15, 2023 | Verified Review

    answered all questions


  • Patient Review 63

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 13, 2023 | Verified Review

    Provider was excellent. Everyone is pleasant and helpful


  • Patient Review 64

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 13, 2023 | Verified Review

    The staff is very professional and caring.


  • Patient Review 65

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 12, 2023 | Verified Review

    Staff - from checking to checkout - were so professional and well organized. My doctor - Lima - was thorough, explained a lot about previous scan results and then charted a path forward making the referrals promptly.


  • Patient Review 66

    4.2 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 12, 2023 | Verified Review

    It would be nice if I could discuss natural options to lower my estrogen with the Dr, but I do like that she did not fault me for the request and showed me support without giving me needed information to do so. She was knowledgeable, patient, explained things well, and actually listened.


  • Patient Review 67

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 11, 2023 | Verified Review

    Excellent care from physicians, professional staff, and paraprofessional support staff -- all very kind and helpful.


  • Patient Review 68

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 10, 2023 | Verified Review

    Everyone is very attentive, compassionate, and provides top-notch care.


  • Patient Review 69

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 09, 2023 | Verified Review

    Kindness and professionalism.


  • Patient Review 70

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 08, 2023 | Verified Review

    The nurses and doctors are very friendly and helpful!!!!


  • Patient Review 71

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 06, 2023 | Verified Review

    Very knowledgeable and caring.


  • Patient Review 72

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 06, 2023 | Verified Review

    All staff are great.


  • Patient Review 73

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 06, 2023 | Verified Review

    The doctors & their staffs are friendly & caring. They make sure that I???m feel calm & assuring me that they will take of me on my journey to my breast cancer. Thank you & God bless.


  • Patient Review 74

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 05, 2023 | Verified Review

    Everything


  • Patient Review 75

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 04, 2023 | Verified Review

    Way the doctor listened and tested my mother. Doctor Avila-Lima was very personal and wonderful at understanding and explaining mom???s diagnosis and treatment.


  • Patient Review 76

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 04, 2023 | Verified Review

    Everybody is so nice and compasionate, caring


  • Patient Review 77

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 03, 2023 | Verified Review

    Kind caring staff


  • Patient Review 78

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 03, 2023 | Verified Review

    Everyone is kind and friendly.


  • Patient Review 79

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on May 01, 2023 | Verified Review

    My oncologist, Dr. Avila is accommodating and knowledgeable.


  • Patient Review 80

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on April 30, 2023 | Verified Review

    Very professional and kind.


  • Patient Review 81

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on April 28, 2023 | Verified Review

    Professional,caring always listens


  • Patient Review 82

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on April 27, 2023 | Verified Review

    Doctors listened and provided good insights. They were thorough in their review and detail oriented.


  • Patient Review 83

    4.6 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on April 26, 2023 | Verified Review

    The staff was very helpful and very nice


  • Patient Review 84

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on April 24, 2023 | Verified Review

    Professional staff and short waiting time


  • Patient Review 85

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on April 22, 2023 | Verified Review

    The best doctors I have a all women team ????????


  • Patient Review 86

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on April 19, 2023 | Verified Review

    Dr. Avila-Lima is an excellent doctor and a definite asset to MD Anderson. She is extremely knowledgeable, caring, and interested in my well- being. I appreciate the fact that she didn???t push anything on me, and took the time to address all my questions/concerns. A big thank you for agreeing to Telehealth. Also, Lisa, is an amazing RN. Whenever I leave a message for her, she always calls me back promptly. She, too, is a big asset breast oncology!


  • Patient Review 87

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on April 14, 2023 | Verified Review

    Very kind and professional


  • Patient Review 88

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on April 13, 2023 | Verified Review

    Very professional and caring.


  • Patient Review 89

    4.6 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on April 13, 2023 | Verified Review

    Great staff, from beginning to end of visit. I felt heard by the care team. The facility is beautiful and clean.


  • Patient Review 90

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on April 13, 2023 | Verified Review

    Dr. Lima and her team provided exceptional patient. Dr. Lima explains test results and future options for care.


  • Patient Review 91

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on April 11, 2023 | Verified Review

    Medical staff is very caring.


  • Patient Review 92

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on April 10, 2023 | Verified Review

    Quick response to my need for appointments, attentive care, excellent information provided


  • Patient Review 93

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on April 10, 2023 | Verified Review

    Always very prompt efficient and friendly. Knowledgeable advice that help to make good treatment choices.


  • Patient Review 94

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on April 08, 2023 | Verified Review

    professional staff and on time appointments. Very clean


  • Patient Review 95

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on April 08, 2023 | Verified Review

    Personal & friendly


  • Patient Review 96

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on April 07, 2023 | Verified Review

    Efficient and professional staff.


  • Patient Review 97

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on April 06, 2023 | Verified Review

    I really liked my new medical oncologist. She listened during my appt.


  • Patient Review 98

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on April 04, 2023 | Verified Review

    I like how everything was comfortable, from the waiting room to the procedure itself. The friendliness of the staff was also a big plus!


  • Patient Review 99

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on April 01, 2023 | Verified Review

    Kind professional care.


  • Patient Review 100

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 30, 2023 | Verified Review

    The care and Time that is given to you.


  • Patient Review 101

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 30, 2023 | Verified Review

    How caring physicians and staff are.


  • Patient Review 102

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 30, 2023 | Verified Review

    Knowledge & expertise of Doctors, Nurses & the rest of its Medical Staff.


  • Patient Review 103

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 29, 2023 | Verified Review

    They were friendly and very informative


  • Patient Review 104

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 28, 2023 | Verified Review

    Caring and kind


  • Patient Review 105

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 28, 2023 | Verified Review

    I have received excellent care. Very pleased.


  • Patient Review 106

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 25, 2023 | Verified Review

    I liked everything about how they took care of their patience???s


  • Patient Review 107

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 25, 2023 | Verified Review

    Dr.Avila Lima is professional, caring listens to questions. It has been a good experience!


  • Patient Review 108

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 24, 2023 | Verified Review

    Spent time to explain and answer all questions with a smile. Very calming during a very stressful time. Many thanks.


  • Patient Review 109

    4.6 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 24, 2023 | Verified Review

    I have access to great doctors and support staff.


  • Patient Review 110

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 23, 2023 | Verified Review

    These are the nicenest people. No problems


  • Patient Review 111

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 23, 2023 | Verified Review

    The care from the start was exceptional.


  • Patient Review 112

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 23, 2023 | Verified Review

    That the Doctors and staff listen to your concerns and answer your questions.


  • Patient Review 113

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 22, 2023 | Verified Review

    The nurses and most of all the P.A.s. best care that I have of being informed of all the procedures being done and why they are doing the procedure. Most especially Sherry Leslie. Awesome PA.


  • Patient Review 114

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 21, 2023 | Verified Review

    The staff were exceptionally patient and listened to my concerns!


  • Patient Review 115

    4.6 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 17, 2023 | Verified Review

    Everyone was very nice


  • Patient Review 116

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 15, 2023 | Verified Review

    Everyone is very compassionate


  • Patient Review 117

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 14, 2023 | Verified Review

    Really liked Dr Lima. Very caring. Listened carefully and took her time with me


  • Patient Review 118

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 14, 2023 | Verified Review

    Very efficient and professional


  • Patient Review 119

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 14, 2023 | Verified Review

    The doctor was extremely knowledgeable about my type of cancer and took time and patience to ensure I understood my options. She listened and it was good having a doctor who could communicate effectively. She's an excellent doctor. The staff was pleasant, helpful, and made me feel comfortable. I spoke with Shanta while waiting and she also was friendly and very personable. The hospital staff from the financial PA to the nursing staff were very caring. Fast turn around on getting my records before my appointment so kudos to those folks.


  • Patient Review 120

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 14, 2023 | Verified Review

    My doctors and care team have been wonderful to me I just wish I had alittle more time with my nurse case manager I know she has alot of patients but I'm just have alot on my plate being a stage 4 metastatic patients. And I think those patients need special care.


  • Patient Review 121

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 13, 2023 | Verified Review

    Everything went well! Everyone was very nice and caring and always willing to help in every area of care


  • Patient Review 122

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 12, 2023 | Verified Review

    Friendly and knowledgeable staff.


  • Patient Review 123

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 12, 2023 | Verified Review

    Everyone is so caring and compassionate. Questions are answered with judgement, even though they have probably answered the same question 100 times every day.


  • Patient Review 124

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 02, 2023 | Verified Review

    All the Drs and their certainty on my care.


  • Patient Review 125

    5 out of 5 stars

    Reviewed on March 01, 2023 | Verified Review

    Facilities were beautiful and lend themselves to healing. Personnel at all levels of care were professional, empathetic, and expressed genuine care for my well being. This includes those individuals who participated in the administrative side of my initial visit schedulers and nurse navigators; as well as the doctors, nurses, social workers, and other care team members who participated in my direct patient care. All my records were accounted for so the doctors could get a full picture of my diagnosis (I came with most of my work up completed from different facilities). I felt cared for. I never felt rushed. I left with a greater understanding of my diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis.