About
Dr. Dayra Carolina Avila Lima is a hematologist and oncologist in Jacksonville, Florida, board certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology. She trained at Universidad de Panama, completed her residency in Internal Medicine at John H Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County in Chicago, and finished her fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at the same institution.
Dr. Avila Lima treats patients with breast cancer and colon cancer, including ER+ Early and Advanced Breast Cancer, HER2-Positive Early and Advanced Breast Cancer, and Triple-Negative Early and Advanced Breast Cancer, as well as benign breast disease at high risk for developing into breast cancer. Her procedures include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. She practices at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Physicians, Wheeling Hospital, and Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, and speaks English and Spanish. Dr. Avila Lima works closely with her patients and their families to understand their needs, and she collaborates with multidisciplinary teams throughout diagnosis, treatment, palliative care, and survivorship. She tailors her care to each patient's values and preferences, drawing on current evidence to provide personalized treatment.
Conditions Treated
- Benign breast disease at high risk for developing into breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- HER2-positive early and advanced breast cancer
- Triple-positive early and advanced breast cancer
- Breast cancer
- ER+ early and advanced breast cancer
- Triple-negative early and advanced breast cancer
Specialized Treatments
- Chemotherapy
- Targeted therapy
- Immunotherapy
Insurances Accepted
Most common in Florida
Others
Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.