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Orthopedic Knee Surgeon & Shoulder Surgeon in Highland Park

Dr. Roger Chams is proud to be a leading provider of orthopaedic surgery for knee and shoulder conditions and disorders throughout Illinois. He has been in practice at the highly-esteemed Illinois Bone and Joint Institute for over 20 years where he serves as a board member. With four locations across northern Chicago, those in Highland Park can turn to Dr. Chams for expert orthopedic care.

Dr. Chams has vast experience in the field of Sports Medicine, treating thousands of professional, NCAA, and amateur athletes. He performs roughly 1,500 arthroscopic procedures each year, using the most advanced technologies and minimally-invasive methods. He also teaches courses on advanced knee and shoulder arthroscopic surgery techniques for other orthopaedic surgeons in the area.

Dr. Chams believes in the value of education and close communication with his patients and their families. He and his exceptional team will work with you individually to understand your unique needs and concerns. After evaluating your symptoms, they will develop a personalized treatment plan that is easy to manage and produces effective results. We strongly encourage those in Highland Park dealing with knee or shoulder pain and discomfort to schedule an appointment today, so you can get back to doing the things you love!

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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 Highland Park

Dr. Roger Chams is board-certified and specializes in arthroscopic surgery and reconstruction of the knee and shoulder. He completed his fellowship training at the prestigious Southern California Orthopedic Institute, where he received training in all manner of complex knee and shoulder disorders and sports injuries. Dr. Chams is constantly refining his approach to surgical procedures, through extensive research of the latest and best practices, such as orthobiologics. Check out our patient success stories to learn more about how Dr. Chams has changed lives for the better.

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Knee and Shoulder Expertise

Dr. Chams has over two decades of experience diagnosing and treating a wide range of knee and shoulder conditions. He is proud to offer residents of Highland Park comprehensive, first-class care for the following:

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Roger Chams accepts an extensive array of health insurance plans for patients in Highland Park. 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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