Orthopedic Knee Surgeon & Shoulder Surgeon in Lake Forest
Dr. Roger Chams is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in Sports Medicine and treats all types of knee and shoulder conditions. He has been in practice with the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute for over two decades, working with professional, NCAA, and amateur athletes, as well as those with work-related injuries at four convenient offices across northern Chicago. Patients in Lake Forest can turn to Dr. Chams for high-quality care and treatment for their knee or shoulder condition or injury.
Dr. Chams is widely regarded as the most experienced arthroscopic surgeon in the area, having performed over 25,000 arthroscopic knee and shoulder procedures. He uses state–of-the-art technology and minimally invasive techniques to provide patients in Lake Forest with the best possible outcomes. All surgical procedures are performed by Dr. Chams himself without the use of residents or fellows. Dr. Chams is proud to be the leading choice among the area’s medical community, physical therapists, athletic trainers and directors, coaches, and athletes for excellence of care.
A long-term team physician for Lake Forest College, as well as several high schools and club sports teams, Dr. Chams has the knowledge and expertise required to ensure each patient gets the treatment they need. He is also an active member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM). Schedule an appointment at your nearest location or surgery center to meet with Dr. Chams about your specific condition or injury today!
Meet Dr. Chams – A Leading Knee and Shoulder Specialist in Lake Forest
After completing his medical degree and orthopaedic residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, Dr. Chams continued his training with a fellowship at Southern California Orthopedic Institute. He has been honored with countless awards and titles for his work, including “Top Tier MD”, “Patient’s Choice” by American Registry, and “Outstanding Knee Surgeons” by Becker’s Orthopedic Review. Refer to our success stories and see what other patients have to say about their experience with Dr. Chams.
Practice Locations
Grayslake Doctors’ Office
1275 E. Belvidere Road,
Suite 150 Grayslake IL 60030
Highland Park Doctors’ Office
1919 Skokie Valley Road
Highland Park IL 60035
Lake Bluff Doctors’ Office
101 Waukegan Rd
Suite 990 Lake Bluff IL 60044
Libertyville Doctors’ Office
720 Florsheim Drive
Libertyville IL 60048
Chicago Surgical Locations
Hawthorn Surgical Center
240 Center Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Lake Forest
Hospital
660 N Westmoreland Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Grayslake Outpatient Care Center
1475 E Belvidere Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
Condell
Hospital
801 S Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
Knee and Shoulder Expertise
When you schedule an appointment with Dr. Chams, he will conduct an in-depth evaluation of your symptoms and discuss all treatment options available to you. Having performed the largest number of ACL and shoulder reconstructions, Dr. Chams has extensive experience and will help you make informed decisions about your health. Those in Lake Forest can trust Dr. Chams for treatment of the following knee and shoulder conditions:
Collateral And Cruciate Ligament Injuries:
Patellofemoral Ligament Injuries: Lateral Release and Ligament Reconstruction
Local Affiliations
Dr. Chams is proud to work with the local community, offering best-in-class care and treatment for various knee and shoulder conditions and injuries for those across northern Chicago and its surrounding areas, including Lake Forest. A testament to his dedication, he serves as team physician for the following high schools and colleges:
Lake Forest College
Lakes Community High School
Grayslake Central High School
Vernon Hills High School
Lake Forest High School
Warren Township High School
Carmel Catholic High School
Insurance Accepted
Dr. Roger Chams accepts the following health insurance plans for patients in Lake Forest. If you have any questions regarding our insurance policies or if you do not see your plan listed, please call us today at 847-247-400.
• 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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