Dayra Avila-Lima, MD

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.

Jul 25, 2026

Everything

Jul 23, 2026

From getting my appointment and seeing my doctor, everybody is very nice and helpful to me. I highly recommend this hospital.

Jul 16, 2026

The staff is amazing, helpful, caring, and professional.

Jul 15, 2026

I went for a second opinion and so glad I did. Dr. Avila-Lima was wonderful. I’m very confident we will get a treatment plan that is right for me.

Jul 15, 2026

Kind, Supportive Caregivers. The staff provided a welcoming environment and are always helpful.

Jul 14, 2026

Everyone is nice. From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, the staff makes everything quick and pleasant . My doctor, D. Avila-Lima is wonderful., easy to talk to, compassionate and patient enough to answer every question without making you feel rushed.

Jul 10, 2026

The intentional personalized care. Everyone on the teams treat me as if I’m there only patient. There is no rush through and the care and concern feels genuine.

Jul 9, 2026

MD Anderson Cancer Center seems to be a very welcoming place with caring employees. The staff is knowledgeable in their areas of treatment and work together to make the experience as easy as possible.

Jul 9, 2026

Dr Lima was very thorough, very professional and made me feel like I mattered. I would definitely recommend MD Anderson to my family and friends.

Jul 8, 2026

Grateful for Dr. Avila-Lima’s excellent care of not only things medical but of mind and soul as well. Treatment is hard but so is the return to something resembling “normal” once active treatment ends. The kindness and support of the entire crew on the 7th floor has been excellent.

Jul 2, 2026

Dr.a is always caring, professional, knowledgeable & personable. I love her!!! Thank you for taking such good care of me!!! God bless you & your family always!!!

Jun 29, 2026

Everyone was very helpful.

Jun 29, 2026

Dr Lima is a excellent and caring doctor!

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.