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Orthopedic Knee Surgeon & Shoulder Surgeon in Arlington Heights

Dr. Roger Chams has been in practice with the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute for over two decades, providing high-quality care for knee and shoulder conditions and injuries. With four locations throughout northern Chicago, from Libertyville to Lake Bluff, Dr. Chams is proud to serve those in Arlington Heights and help get them back to doing what they love most.

Dr. Chams has extensive experience in the field of Sports Medicine, which includes treating thousands of professional, college, and amateur athletes. He has earned several well-deserved awards and recognitions over the course of his career, such as “Top Tier MD,” American Registry “Patient’s Choice,” and Becker’s Orthopedic Review “Outstanding Knee Surgeons, among others. His unwavering commitment to educating patients and providing effective treatments is why he stands as the leading arthroscopic surgeon in the area.

If you live in Arlington Heights and are seeking expert care for knee and shoulder disorders, please contact our office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Chams. He and his team will evaluate your symptoms, determine the cause of your pain, and provide a comprehensive treatment plan to guide your recovery.

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Roger N. Chams M.D., Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine, shoulder & Knee Specialist

Meet Dr. Chams – A Leading Knee and Shoulder Specialist in Arlington Heights

Dr. Roger Chams is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery and reconstruction of the knee and shoulder. He is a longtime team physician for Lake Forest College, as well as several high schools and club sports teams in the area. Dr. Chams has presented at national meetings, published journal articles and instructional videos, and has authored a textbook chapter on Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy.

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Knee and Shoulder Expertise

Dr. Roger Chams has years of experience diagnosing and treating all manner of knee and shoulder injuries. Residents of Arlington Heights facing any of the following conditions or injuries can trust Dr. Chams to provide thorough care:

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Roger Chams accepts a wide array of health insurance options from patients in Arlington Heights. Please call us today at if you have any questions or concerns regarding our insurance policies.

  • 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
  • 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
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, BlueChoice PPO, HMO, HMOI, HMO Advantage, Blue Precision HMO, Medicare Advantage, MMAI Plan (some physicians)

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