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Orthopedic Knee Surgeon & Shoulder Surgeon in Des Plaines
Dr. Roger Chams has been a leading orthopaedic surgeon at the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute for over two decades, where he currently serves as a board member. He specializes in Sports Medicine, knee and shoulder conditions and treatments. With four locations across northern Chicago, spanning from Libertyville to Lake Bluff, those in Des Plaines have convenient access to high-quality care.
Dr. Chams has performed over 25,000 arthroscopic knee and shoulder procedures, both surgical and non-surgical. His extensive experience in Sports Medicine includes treating thousands of athletes – professional, NCAA, and amateur – as well as work-related injuries. All of Dr. Chams procedures are performed entirely himself, using the most advanced technologies to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Residents of Des Plaines looking for expert care in orthopedic surgery can turn to Dr. Chams for all knee and shoulder-related conditions and disorders. During your initial consultation, Dr. Chams and his professional team will run thorough tests, determine the source of your pain and discomfort, and create a personalized treatment plan based on your unique needs. All of his procedures are conducted at one of our state-of-the-art surgery centers hand-selected by Dr. Chams to treat and care for patients. Please contact us today to schedule an appointment.
A Leading Knee and Shoulder Specialist in Des Plaines
Dr. Roger Chams is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery and knee and shoulder reconstruction. He has built a strong reputation for himself, serving as team physician for the Chicago Red Stars professional women’s soccer team of the NWSL, as well as several high school, college, and club sports teams. His outstanding work has earned him the titles of American Registry “Patient’s Choice” and “Chicago’s Top Doctor”.. For more insight into Dr. Chams’ practice expertise, check out our patient success stories.
Practice Locations
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Grayslake Doctors’
Office1275 E. Belvidere Road,
Suite 150 Grayslake IL 60030 -
Highland Park Doctors’
Office1919 Skokie Valley Road
Highland Park IL 60035 -
Lake Bluff Doctors’
Office101 Waukegan Rd
Suite 990 Lake Bluff IL 60044 -
Libertyville Doctors’
Office720 Florsheim Drive
Libertyville IL 60048
Chicago Surgical Locations
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Hawthorn Surgical
Center240 Center Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061 -
Lake Forest
Hospital660 N Westmoreland Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045 -
Grayslake Outpatient
Care Center1475 E Belvidere Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030 -
Knee and Shoulder Expertise
Dr. Roger Chams has many years of experience diagnosing and treating all manner of knee and shoulder conditions. He is proud to provide excellent care to those in Des Plaines and surrounding areas with the following injuries:
- Labral Tear
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- AC Sprain
- Biceps Tendinopathy
- Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Shoulder Bursitis
- Shoulder Calcific Tendonitis
- Shoulder Impingement
- Shoulder Instability
- Shoulder Complex
- Shoulder Osteoarthritis
- Thrower’s Shoulder / Little League Shoulder
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Fractures
- Distal Bicep Ruptures
- Bankart and Reverse Bankart Tear
- SLAP Tear
- Shoulder Reconstruction
- Collateral And Cruciate Ligament Injuries:
- MCL and LCL Injuries
- Meniscus Tear and Repair
- Patellofemoral Ligament Injuries: Lateral Release and Ligament Reconstruction
- ACL Injuries
- Arthrofibrosis of the Knee
- Chondromalacia Patella
- Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Osgood Schlatter Disease
- Patellar / Quadriceps Tendonitis
- Patellofemoral Pain
- Runners and Jumpers Knee
- Knee Complex
- Knee Arthritis
- Knee Arthroscopy
Insurance Accepted
Dr. Roger Chams accepts an array of health insurance options for patients in Des Plaines. If you do not see your insurance listed or have any questions regarding our insurance policies, please call us today at
- 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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