Dayra Avila-Lima, MD

Hematology, Medical Oncology

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

1301 Palm Avenue

Jacksonville, FL 32207 Directions

844.632.2278

www.baptistjax.com

5.0 out of 5

1,336 verified ratings

1,336 Ratings, 833 Comments


The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Jun 28, 2026
Polite, professional care. Everyone that I come in contact with are extremely polite and professional . Dealing with breast cancer can be extremely emotional. The employees at Baptist MD Anderson provide compassionate care

Jun 27, 2026
Love my team of Drs and nurses! They are truly committed to trying to give me every opportunity to live longer.

Jun 25, 2026
Everyone was soooo friendly

Jun 24, 2026
Friendliness of the people and how clean the facility is.

Jun 24, 2026
Good care and helpful , kind staff in all areas

Jun 19, 2026
I have never encountered unfriendly staff

Jun 18, 2026
Professional, friendly, clean environment on time. Questions answered.

Jun 17, 2026
My experience thus far has been very good.

Jun 16, 2026
Great listening skills. Sincere concern that treatment matches my needs. Efficient scheduling. Calm, caring atmosphere. Beautiful environment. Research based treatment decisions. Extremely nice people.

Jun 13, 2026
Thorough

Jun 13, 2026
I loved being cared for by all females!!! They are so compassionate, caring, kind, patient and thorough. Fabulous communication in all aspects of care. Excellence abounds at MD Anderson!!!

Jun 12, 2026
They are kind and listen. They take the time to put you at ease.

Jun 12, 2026
Kindness and professionalism

Jun 11, 2026
My doctor. She is like family, I like her a lot. I trust her advise regarding my help. She is proactive when I have other issues and orders tests to rule out cancer.

Jun 10, 2026
The time taken by the doctor to explain my situation

Jun 5, 2026
The staff is always kind and helpful. They provide a welcoming environment which is so important to me when receiving treatment.

Jun 3, 2026
Dr Avila-Lima is a leader in modeling the BMDA approach. She is EXTREMELY COMPETENT, has deep experience, is a tremendous listener, always personalizes the plan/protocol to me as a patient and is always PRESENT, in the interaction. Since I have been under Dr Avila-Lima’s care, I feel confidence and comfort in the treatment plan. I am full of gratitude.

May 29, 2026
They make me feel like this battle of cancer can be won and they will be by my side until it happens and long after that.

May 27, 2026
Everyone was very friendly and caring!

May 27, 2026
everything went smoothly and questions answered. everyone very polite

May 24, 2026
Everyone is so helpful, kind and compassionate - with the most positive attitudes - they provide plenty of time for questions, provide so much great information and it is absolutely the best experience

May 23, 2026
The care I am receiving is amazingly wonderful. Feel it's the best of anywhere. And the kindness always extended to me is so encouraging.

May 23, 2026
Dr Avila-Lima is empathetic. She is a competent doctor and I thank her for relating to her patients.

May 22, 2026
Dr Avila-Lima is easy to talk to and is easy to work with.

May 20, 2026
Dr. Avila-Lima takes so much time with me during my appointment. She asks questions and listens to me and I feel like my care is in good hands.

Apr 30, 2026
Great team

Apr 28, 2026
The support team

Apr 28, 2026
Starting with the specialist doctors, and including everyone you interact with during your visit, all are very polite and friendly. They create an excellent environment and truly make you feel well cared for. It’s an outstanding experience!

Apr 28, 2026
Great staff

Apr 27, 2026
My doctor is amazing as is all the staff I came in contact with.

Apr 24, 2026
Professional, knowledgeable, and Caring

Apr 24, 2026
Very caring personnel…!

Apr 23, 2026
My providers and their staff are always friendly, polite, professional and caring. My fears and concerns were acknowledged and my questions answered in clear concise statements.

Apr 22, 2026
I love Md Anderson and especially my breast cancer oncologist Dr Avila-Lima who is the most gentle, kinds and truly empathetic doctor I have had for my cancer treatment. She listens to every complaint seriously and seeks ways to resolve my fears. She never rushes me and makes sure that each of my complaints or worries are taken care of before I leave. She allows me the freedom to choose whether I have certain treatments without Judgment. She is a wonderful doctor and makes me feel truly cared for. I also love how tests can be done promptly before leaving the facility which really helps with my anxiety as there is no waiting weeks for results. Everything at MD Anderson is professional and everyone I have contact with are kind and courteous. The facility is well maintained and everything is so clean. God has blessed me to be part of this highly esteemed medical center.

Apr 21, 2026
Everything!

Apr 16, 2026
Courteous and very helpful.

Apr 16, 2026
Dr. Avila-Lima spent a lot of time answering all my questions and exploring my options.

Apr 15, 2026
Exelent

Apr 14, 2026
Everyone was kind and compassionate

Apr 10, 2026
The staff is very compassionate and knowledgeable!!

Apr 9, 2026
Very friendly and informative of what was going on with me. Made me feel better with what I am about to be treated for.

Apr 7, 2026
Always feel welcomed for my appointments. Clean nice facility and feel Dr. Avila-Lima providing best care possible in this health journey. Everyone always so nice and helpful.

Apr 3, 2026
Very pleasant, and your care.

Apr 3, 2026
Very thorough, not rushed, holistic in care and health outcomes, confident in the team’s knowledge and experience, and followed up afterward. Good combination of personal interaction and tech tools.

Apr 2, 2026
From the time I walked in and met the doctor, I felt listened to and so well informed. This is my fourth cancer, so I came to MD Anderson for a second opinion. I was so impressed by the facility and the doctors they will now be my primary caregivers. This is my fourth cancer and I wish I would have been here from the beginning. To be able to have such a large team looking at everything was so reassuring. I felt a weight lifted when I left.

Apr 1, 2026
Everyone at MD Anderson!!!

Mar 31, 2026
My care at MD Anderson has been nothing but excellent! The people I’ve met and had the opportunity to help me have been truly AMAZING! So caring and kind! I am grateful!

Mar 30, 2026
The staff is really nice and helpful but most of all my doctors the time they spend with you answer questions you may have explaining them so you understand

Mar 27, 2026
Clearness , professionalism and helpfulness

Mar 27, 2026
Friendly and welcoming staff, very efficient and streamlined organization.