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Flavia Fairbanks Lima de Oliveira

Flavia Fairbanks Lima de Oliveira, MD, PHD

Gynecology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adults (ages 19-26)
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics (ages 70+)

Languages

  • English

About Flavia Fairbanks Lima de Oliveira

Roles

Associate Professor of Clinical
Director of Female Sexual Health
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences

Biography

Dr. Flávia Fairbanks Ruano, MD, PhD is an Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. With a career spanning over two decades, she specializes in female sexual health, hormones, menopause, and complex benign gynecological conditions like endometriosis, adenomyosis, and fibroids. Dr. Fairbanks Ruano is currently the Director of the Female Sexual Health Program at UHealth Jackson System. Her academic contributions include leading roles in scientific societies, such as the Brazilian Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and frequent lecturing at international conferences on women's health. Dr. Fairbanks’ clinical research and practice focus on advancing sexual health care for women and menopause, from reproductive years to post-menopause. She has published several scientific papers addressing endometriosis, female sexual dysfunction, and menopause; she’s currently leading the Menopause Care Program in Doral Commons UHealth Clinic.

Locations

    • 5555 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Floor 4, Coral Gables, FL 33146
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    Expertise

    Education

    • Post Graduate Training: Hospital das Cl?nicas da Faculdade de Medicina da USP, GYN
    • Doctoral Program: Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Sao Paulo, 2016
    • Master's Program: Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Sao Paulo, 2007
    • Post Graduate Training: Hosital das Cl?nicas da Faculdade de Medicina da USP, Chief Resident, 2003
    • Residency: Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Sao Paulo, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2002
    • Medical School: Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Sao Paulo, 1998

    Insurance

    Health plans that are currently contracted with UHealth are listed below. However, please check with your insurance provider to verify that UHealth is part of your provider network.
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    • Aetna - WC
    • Aetna Affiliates/Signature Adm. (ASA)
    • Aetna Behavioral Health
    • Aetna Elect Choice (EPO)
    • Aetna-FL Healthy Kids
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    • Aetna-Medicare PPO
    • Aetna-POS
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    • Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 1
    • Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 2
    • Aetna-UM Employee-POS HRA
    • Aetna/Coventry - Institutes of Excellence (IOE)
    • Amerigroup-FL Healthy Kids
    • Amerigroup-Medicaid HMO
    • Argus Vision
    • AvMed Choice
    • AvMed-HMO/POS
    • AvMed-MDC and JHS Groups
    • AvMed-Medicare HMO
    • AXIS
    • BCBS Blue Options-Network Blue-PPO
    • BCBS BlueCare-HealthOptions HMO
    • BCBS BlueChoice PPC-PPO
    • BCBS Miami Dade Blue-PPO
    • BCBS of FL - except "SELECT" Plans
    • BCBS of FL (Commercial plans exclude HIX Select)
    • BCBS Traditional-PHS-PPO
    • Beacon Health (FKA ValueOption)
    • Beech Street-PPO
    • Broward Health Medical Center
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    • Catholic Hospice
    • CCP-CMS Title XIX (Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
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    • CCP-MMA (Broward County residents)
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    • Cigna-MDCPS Jackson Sr. High
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    • Clear Health Alliance-SNP Medicaid HMO
    • CompCare (Comprehensive Behavioral Care)
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    • EHN - PPO
    • EQUIAN (fka Health Systems International)
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    • FCCI - WC
    • Florida Healthcare Plan (Affiliate of BCBSFL)
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    • Gallagher Bassett - WC (MDCPS & FCSRMC)
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    • Heritage Summit Healthcare - WC
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    • Start Healthcare Network
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.7 out of 5

    585 ratings, 90 reviews

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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/24/2026

      Dr. Flavia Fairbanks is very attentive and I am glad to be in her care now.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/18/2026

      Professional

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/15/2026

      Dr. Fairbanks, and particularly Dr. Mundy, have been instrumental in this process by referring me to mental therapy and arranging for my medication to be dispensed by a compounding pharmacy.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/7/2026

      My provider has addressed my concerns and questions very well. The environment was kind and friendly.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/6/2026

      I am very happy with this provider Dr. Flavia Fairbanks. She is one of my favorite doctors at UM. She is always very attentive and answers all my questions in a way which I can understand easily. She is kind and thoughtful.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/30/2026

      She understands my concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/24/2026

      The very best gynecologists

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/12/2026

      Dr Flavia Fairbanks is by far my favorite GYN of all time. She understands my medical condition and listens to my questions and concerns. She has a great deal of patience and is very kind and understanding. A true asset to the U of M.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/24/2025

      À good experience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/9/2025

      Thank you for the kind words, and explaining the situation for my husband, thank you so very much, God bless you

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/3/2025

      Doctor was very patient and listened.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/11/2025

      Dr. Fairbanks is kind and knowledgable. Very professional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/8/2025

      I did already, knowledge, professiona.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/4/2025

      This doctor really takes the time to listen and speak to her patients

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/17/2025

      Overall my experience was really good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/16/2025

      Excellent Customer Service

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/9/2025

      excelente gracias

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/3/2025

      She is the best!!!

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/1/2025

      Everyone was great.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/23/2025

      very pleased with Dr.'s professional understanding, knowledge of my case, and speaking my language (Portuguese) besides English, it was amazing!! 10stars 💫 thank you!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/4/2025

      I felt very pleased and comfortable with uhealth

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/31/2025

      De. Fairbanks is Great!! Very profesional and very nice!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/27/2025

      My MD was very knowledgeable. Thoughtful and kind -- great bedside manner and well informed on options, pros/cons of different treatment options.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/18/2025

      Recomendable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/9/2025

      She was sweet, she knows how listen and explain very well my questions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/9/2025

      She was awesome on every way

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/30/2025

      She was very professional, pleasant and addressed all my concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/28/2025

      Perfecta

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/24/2025

      The GYN and her nurse practitioner were excellent T and very professional and relax! Made me feel at ease.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/23/2025

      Dr Flavia is the best!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/30/2025

      Muy buena atencion

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/28/2025

      Excelente, maravilloso.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/12/2025

      I am very happy to choose the Lennar Foundation to treat my problems.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/2/2025

      Muy bueno

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/31/2025

      The doctors are great

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/28/2025

      Again, a delight to have Dr Fairbanks as my doctor. A true professional, a caring person, with a wonderful disposition for her patients. A gem.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/12/2025

      100% recomendados

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/10/2025

      Excelente

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/7/2025

      The provider was excellent and I’ll see her for future care. However, an hour is way too long to wait.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/3/2025

      Dr is very detailed and worried about her patients

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/27/2025

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/18/2025

      I recommend doctor Fairbanks to every woman I know, best doctor I went since I moved to the US

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/13/2025

      Overall good experience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/6/2025

      I left feeling confident

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/5/2025

      Professional

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/4/2025

      I felt heard and seen

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/2/2025

      The Dr as always was very professional and caring.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/1/2025

      My experience with Dr Flavia Fairbanks and her staff was perfect. She is very kind and attentive, she answered all my questions to my satisfaction. Her patience was phenomenal. I was a bit nervous upon meeting a new doctor, she immediately out me at ease and made me feel very comfortable.I plan to have her as my doctor for many years to come.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/1/2025

      Definitely recommend

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/16/2025

      Always professional and pleasant

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/14/2025

      She was very thorough and provided lots of helpful information on next steps.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/13/2025

      Dr Fairbanks is excellent.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/11/2025

      Doctor showed concern and advised me of risk for care I was seeking

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/16/2024

      Dr. Flavia Fairbanks is an excellent doctor. She is very professional and treats her patients with a lot of respect and humanism. It's good that UM has a person like Dr. Fairbanks.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/14/2024

      Yes I will always recommend Dr. Fairbanks

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/3/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/23/2024

      Dr. Flavia is an excellent professional, she answers all questions and is very humane in her treatment

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/22/2024

      Dr. Fairbanks is the first doctor who has heard my clinical history and really understood and explained it to me. She was able to outline options for me going forward. Many doctors consider my case to be rare and unique but she was the first doctor where it felt like she had the knowledge to handle my case.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/21/2024

      Unsure if my question was very common and MD felt quick, short answer was sufficient or if MD was being dismissive.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/21/2024

      Doctor Flavia Fairbanks was the best, also her assistant/nurse. Dr. Flavia Is very gentle and kind.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/21/2024

      Excellent thank you for helping me

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/19/2024

      Good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/17/2024

      First menopause specialist and very knowledgeable doctor I have found in Miami. You guys need more like her !

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/15/2024

      My care provider was also very kind, patient, and attentive. She answered my questions with patience and kindness too.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/12/2024

      Good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/21/2024

      I would recommend Dr. Flavia, excellent doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/18/2024

      She is an excellent physician. I appreciate her responsiveness and the time she took to explain things to me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/16/2024

      The doctor answered my question.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/22/2024

      Dr. Fairbanks is very knowledgeable, kind, and caring. She takes her time and is genuinely concerned for the patient's well being. Thank you.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/20/2024

      Muy buena

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/19/2024

      Dr. Fairbanks is Wonderful!! Very professional, kind and caring!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/24/2024

      I am very pleased and totally satisfied with Dr. Fairbanks!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/15/2024

      Definitely recommend Dr. Fairbanks. Very informative. Knowledgeable and really listens carefully to their patients. Takes her time and very nice. Will definitely consider to return.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/15/2024

      Doctor Fairbanks is extremely attentions and very careful as a doctor. It has been many years since I have seen a doctor like her. She was able to help me with my incontinence after I had seen so many doctors before her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/15/2024

      Dr. Fairbanks Lima De Oliveira is wonderful, very knowledgeable and great bedside manners. I feel very confident under her care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/12/2024

      Very well

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/12/2024

      The Doctor was very informative and good listener she was very knowledgeable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/18/2024

      Great attention and care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/11/2024

      I already recommended her

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/11/2024

      The Doctor is a great human being in the way she cares about my health and her recommendations

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/9/2024

      Dr. Flavia Fairbanks Lima De Oliveira is very professional and humanitarian. Excellent doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/8/2024

      Excellent service.

      1 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/13/2024

      Going to the OBGYN is already an uncomfortable and vulnerable moment. She ask two or three basic questions. Barely talked and explained anything. Just noted her head saying yes. Very cold. Zero inviting. I definitely would not go back to her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/13/2024

      Wonderful doctor! Made visit very comfortable and pleasant. Addressed all my concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/8/2024

      Good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/4/2024

      Dr. Flavia Fairbanks proves to be super competent, experienced, and always kind.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/29/2024

      Dr reviewed my current conditions and answered my questions. Dr discussed recommendations I received from other Dr and provided guidance on care options.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/27/2024

      Good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/21/2024

      Dr. Fairbanks was attentive and listened to my concerns. I am so glad I was able to get an appointment to see her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/15/2024

      Otimo e mui attencioso .