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

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 o 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.”

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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:

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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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