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Orthopedic Knee Surgeon & Shoulder Surgeon in Woodstock

For over 2 decades, Dr. Roger Chams has been providing patients with comprehensive orthopedic knee and shoulder surgery. With four convenient locations, he proudly serves those across northern Chicago, including residents of Woodstock, IL. He has been in practice with the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute for the entirety of his career, where he currently serves as a board member.

After receiving his fellowship at the prestigious Southern California Orthopedic Institute, Dr. Chams introduced many innovative arthroscopic surgical procedures to the area. His orthopedic expertise spans far and wide, but he specializes in sports medicine, knee, and shoulder disorders. Dr. Chams’ experience includes diagnosing and treating thousands of amateur, NCAA, and professional athletes, as well as work-related injuries.

Dr. Chams is constantly refining his surgical techniques so that patients in Woodstock and surrounding areas can have access to the most advanced orthopedic treatment. He and his team are expertly trained in addressing all manner of knee and shoulder injuries and disorders, keeping patients informed every step of the way. After evaluating your individual circumstances, Dr. Chams will craft a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. Contact us today to schedule your first appointment and get back to feeling your best.

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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 Woodstock

Dr. Roger Chams is a board-certified knee and shoulder specialist focused on providing the most effective treatments to promote your complete recovery and healing. He is proud to perform all of his procedures on his own, without the use of residents or fellows, at one of four state-of-the-art surgery centers in the area. Dr. Chams has been recognized as “Patient’s Choice” by American Registry and “Chicago’s Top Doctor” among several others for his outstanding work in the field.

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Knee and Shoulder Expertise

Dr. Chams is committed to delivering the highest quality orthopedic knee and shoulder care, using a range of minimally-invasive surgical and non-surgical techniques. Patients in Woodstock can turn to Dr. Chams to treat the following conditions:

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Roger Chams accepts an extensive list of health insurance plans for those in Woodstock. If your plan is not included or you have any questions concerning 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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