Carme Ares

Dr. Carme Ares is a radiation oncologist who leads the department at the Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center. She has practiced in clinics across Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the United States. Dr. Ares specializes in proton therapy for complex oncological cases — a treatment using high-energy particles to destroy cancer cells.

Clinical Focus and Expertise

Dr. Ares treats patients using radiation techniques to target tumors with high precision. Her work primarily focuses on proton therapy, which minimizes damage to healthy surrounding tissues. She gained international experience at the Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland. Additionally, she completed a clinical fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Professional History

• 2019–present — Head of Radiation Oncology Department, Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center, Madrid, Spain
• 2017–2018 — Senior Specialist in Radiation Oncology, MAASTRO Clinic – ZON-PTC, Maastricht, Netherlands
• 2014–2017 — Senior Radiation Oncologist, University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland
• 2005–2014 — Senior Physician in Radiation Oncology, Proton Therapy Center, Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland
• 2006 — Clinical Fellow in Proton Radiation Oncology, Francis H. Burr Proton Therapy Center, Boston, USA
• 2005 — Medical Specialist, University Hospital of Lausanne, Switzerland
• 2002–2004 — Medical Specialist, University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland
• 1999–2002 — Assistant Physician, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
• 1999 — Assistant Physician, University Hospital Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
• 1994–1998 — Resident in Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain

Academic Background

• 1984–1991 — Degree in Medicine and Surgery, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
• 2018–present — PhD Candidate, Maastricht University, Netherlands

Scientific Contributions

Dr. Ares contributes to the advancement of oncology through clinical research. She has authored 34 scientific articles published in peer-reviewed medical journals. Her publications focus on treatment outcomes and technical advancements in radiation oncology.