Dayra Avila-Lima, MD

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Dec 27, 2025

My doctor takes her time and is very thorough and not rushing . She answers all questions and any concerns that I might have

Dec 20, 2025

They were there and knew just what to do when I needed them.

Dec 19, 2025

Friendly and. Considerate not a long wait - listened and took care of my concerns

Dec 19, 2025

Very caring nurses and doctors.

Dec 18, 2025

Doctor and Staff are kind and courteous. They provide a welcoming environment and were supportive caregivers.

Dec 18, 2025

The front desk is awesome those two ladies on 7 th floor are over the top. Always remember me and my husband by name! They are cheerful and make you feel very welcomed! My team Dr Lima and Callie are the best ! Very knowledgeable ! They are literally my life coaches! My daughter keeps trying to get me to move to Tampa to be close to grandchildren but I will never leave my doctors !

Dec 17, 2025

Dr Lima was the best very kind and informative

Dec 17, 2025

The physicians and support staff are knowledgeable, compassionate and very supportive.

Dec 13, 2025

Very thorough and quick.

Dec 12, 2025

Everything!! MDA has the nicest staff and professionals!! My cancer journey was made easier because of the caring physicians and staff. I highly recommend MDA.

Dec 8, 2025

It was an overall easy, pleasant experience. Dr. Lima answered all my questions and listened to my complaints with a helpful attitude.

Dec 5, 2025

I was so overwhelmed by the kindness, happy smiles, and sincere greetings everywhere I went on my first visit. I had been treated at another cancer center that lacked even the simplest courtesies of saying hello at the front desk. Everyone working at MD Anderson seemed to be doing their best to be positive and make me feel welcome. Also in my first visit I received a binder and informative Breast Cancer book which was so welcomed after having struggled for months trying to research and understand my breast cancer diagnosis. Having been let go by my former oncologist because I had chosen to forgo a treatment, I was left feeling lost. I called your facility and was treated with concern and respect. I am not under the care of a breast cancer oncologist for my after treatment care. I feel there is no better place than MD Anderson for cancer care.

Dec 4, 2025

Everyone went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and informed.

Nov 26, 2025

Very helpful, caring and informative

Nov 26, 2025

First visit, excellent care. Great app with tons of information

Nov 25, 2025

My provider, Dr. Avila-Lima is very kind and patient, striving to provide the best care possible. She listens and provides answers to my questions. I am so grateful to be under her care. Everyone on staff is kind making my appointment visits the best they can be for the reason being there.

Nov 22, 2025

Very caring and informative care

Nov 20, 2025

Staff is very good and the whole process is very organized.

Nov 20, 2025

I consider Dr. Avila-Lima a close friend, she listens, we joke both in English and in Spanish. I know and trust all of her advices and treatment choices. She is proactive when I have issues I think are minor but she pushes to find the reason for my issues.

Nov 19, 2025

Personal care is amazing.

Nov 14, 2025

Everything

Nov 14, 2025

Dr Avila-Lima was very clear in her explanation while remaining entirely compassionate. She was receptive to addressing my concerns and worked with me to meet my goals. I am lucky to have such a wonderful person overseeing my treatment.

Nov 8, 2025

I am so impressed with the continuity of care from one person to the next. We arrived early so I could talk with surgery about getting my port scheduled. Although breast surgical oncology will not be placing my port, the scheduler was able to assist me in getting in touch with the person from the surgical oncology clinic that will be placing my port. When we met with Dr. Avila-Lima, I appreciate her taking the time to meet with the surgical oncologist so they could review my imaging together before she met with us. I feel that this allows them to come together to determine the best approach and plan of care for me. I appreciate that Dr. Avila-Lima took the time to listen to all of my questions (I had quite a few), and some of my questions she answered even before I had the chance to ask them. She also addressed the topic of fertility which is important to my husband and I. She explained the options available to us, and helped us arrive at a decision that would be best for our family. I’m thankful for providers who listen and treat their patients like part of the care team, allowing us to share in the decision making process.

Nov 7, 2025

EVERYONE FROM THE CLERICAL STAFF TO THE DOCTORS WERE PATIENT, EFFICIENT. AND CARING. THANK ALL OF YOU.

Nov 6, 2025

They answered all my questions and was upfront about my cancer and what to expect

Nov 5, 2025

Very friendly, patient, caring staff.

Nov 5, 2025

Very professional and easy to talk to about all my concerns.

Oct 31, 2025

It was excellent doctors very professional and caring. Explained everything in detail and was always friendly and courteous.

Oct 31, 2025

My Dr. is very professional, kind and very attentive to my questions.

Oct 30, 2025

They are extremely knowledgeable and compassionate.

Oct 28, 2025

Everyone I have come in contact with is clearly interested in providing the best care possible and always with a positive attitude.

Oct 28, 2025

I have the most amazing team. I am very blessed.

Oct 25, 2025

Everyone took time to explain & answered my concerns. The techs were soooo wonderful & caring, can't say enough they were amazing. The check-in/out personnel on point & went beyond helping! The doctors treated me like a family member vice just a patient.

Oct 23, 2025

Compassionate. Professional and Caring team. They’re also very experienced with my type of cancer and has helped me put it in remission.

Oct 19, 2025

Dr. Avila-Lima always takes me time with me and answers all of my questions. I rarely have to wait more than a few minutes for my appointment and everyone is so kind, compassionate, and helpful.

Oct 18, 2025

All of the staff in this office are pleasant and helpful from the time I arrive until I leave. This includes the lovely lady at the “lab” check in desk downstairs who greets everyone coming and going.

Oct 17, 2025

all the wonderful smiling people.

Oct 17, 2025

Professional, friendly and timely.

Oct 9, 2025

Staff is amazing, kind, and helpful.

Oct 9, 2025

Very professional and explained everything.

Oct 8, 2025

Dr Lima is very thorough, explaining, examining and providing options.

Oct 7, 2025

Dr. Avila-Lima is extremely kind and caring. She really pays attention to me and my issues and I have the utmost confidence in her.

Oct 4, 2025

Always on time, explains everything so it is understandable, very kind

Oct 2, 2025

Personal and carinf

Oct 1, 2025

Timeliness of appointment, courteous staff

Sep 30, 2025

Everyone was extremely helpful from the welcome desk person to the providers and nurses.

Sep 30, 2025

Everyone is so nice and polite and caring

Sep 29, 2025

Excellent staff

Sep 27, 2025

Everything

Sep 27, 2025

everyone has been very kind