Orthopedic Knee Surgeon & Shoulder Surgeon in Evanston
Dr. Chams provides leading care in arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery across Northern Chicago, as well as comprehensive care for sports injuries. With four convenient office locations, Dr. Chams is proud to serve residents of Evanston, IL.
Dr. Roger Chams works diligently to ensure that each patient gets the investment they need to regain full health and mobility. He and his team of experts are dedicated to educating patients and keeping them informed about their recovery process. Due to his extensive experience in Sports Medicine, Dr. Chams works with athletes of all kinds – professional, NCAA, and amatuer – to diagnose and treat various knee and shoulder conditions and injuries.
Those in Evanston are encouraged to contact Dr. Chams with any questions related to knee and shoulder injuries or to schedule an appointment today. He and his team will address the source and cause of your pain, then develop a comprehensive treatment plan to help you get back to doing what you love most.
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Meet Dr. Chams – A Leading Knee Specialist and Shoulder Specialist in Evanston
Dr. Roger Chams is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in all manner of knee and shoulder disorders. He is well-respected by all those familiar with his expertise, including the area’s entire medical community, physical therapists, athletic trainers, athletic directors, coaches, and athletes. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Chams has earned numerous awards and recognitions in his field, including “Top Tier MD” and “Chicago’s Top Doctor.”
Practice Locations
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Grayslake Doctors’ Office
1275 E. Belvidere Road,
Suite 150 Grayslake IL 60030
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Highland Park Doctors’ Office
1919 Skokie Valley Road
Highland Park IL 60035
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Lake Bluff Doctors’ Office
101 Waukegan Rd
Suite 990 Lake Bluff IL 60044
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Libertyville Doctors’ Office
720 Florsheim Drive
Libertyville IL 60048
Chicago Surgical Locations
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Hawthorn Surgical Center
240 Center Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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Lake Forest
Hospital
660 N Westmoreland Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Grayslake Outpatient Care Center
1475 E Belvidere Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
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Condell
Hospital
801 S Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
Knee and Shoulder Expertise
Dr. Roger Chams is well-versed in diagnosing and treating a variety of knee and shoulder injuries. Those in Evanston can turn to Dr. Chams for expert care for the following conditions and injuries:
Collateral And Cruciate Ligament Injuries:
Patellofemoral Ligament Injuries: Lateral Release and Ligament Reconstruction
Local Affiliations
Dr. Chams is a long-standing member of the local community, actively serving as team physician for multiple high schools and colleges, including:
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Vernon Hills High School
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Lakes Community High School
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Warren Township High School
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Lake Forest College
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Carmel Catholic High School
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Grayslake Central High School
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Lake Forest High School
Insurance Accepted
Dr. Roger Chams accepts various insurance plans for orthopedic treatment and care in Evanston. If you are concerned that you may not be covered or have any additional questions regarding insurance, please call us at 847-247-4000.
• Aetna EPO, HMO, PPO, POS, NAP
• Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO, HMO
• Aetna Whole Health
• Beech Street/Concentra/Viant PPO and Workers’ Compensation
• Blue Advantage PPO
• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, BlueChoice PPO, HMO, HMOI, HMO Advantage, Blue Precision HMO, Medicare Advantage, MMAI Plan (some physicians)
• CareIQ, Rehab for Workers Compensation
• CCN POS
• CCN PPO
• Cigna HMO, PPO, POS
• CorVel PPO, Workers’ Compensation
• Coventry Medicare Advantage PPO, HMO
• Coventry PPO, Workers’ Compensation Encompass (surgery network for injured workers)
• First Health PPO
• Healthcare’s Finest Network PPO, Workers’ Compensation
• HealthLink Plans HMO, PPO
• HMO Illinois (some physicians)
• Humana MMAI, HMO, POS, PPO
• Imagine Health/Smart Network (MRI/CT
• Services, Rehab Services (some physicians)
• Longevity Health Medicare Advantage HMO
• Medicare
• MedRisk (Rehab services for injured workers)
• MultiPlan/Private Health Care Systems PPO
• One Call Medical Network (Imaging services for injured workers)
• One Call Care Management (Rehab services for injured workers)
• Orchid Medical (Rehab services for injured workers)
• PPO Next (aka HealthStar PPO, Preferred
• Health Network PPO)
• Preferred Network Access PPO
• Preferred Plan PPO
• Premier Comp Solutions (imaging services only)
• Savility
• Sunrise Advantage Medicare Advantage Plan
• Therapy Direct (Rehab services for injured workers)
• Union Health Service
• UnitedHealthcare HMO, Open Access, POS, PPO
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