Roger N Chams, MD
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Orthopedic Surgeons
Greenleaf Orthopaedic Associates
Libertyville, IL
Illinois Bone & Joint; Lake Forest Orthopaedic Associates S C; Lake Forest Orthopedics
Libertyville, IL
Illinois Bone & Joint; Lake Forest Orthopaedic Associates S C; Lake Forest Orthopedics
LIBERTYVILLE, IL
Christ J Pavlatos, MD
LIBERTYVILLE, IL
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute
720 FLORSHEIM DR
LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
About
Dr. Chams has presented at national meetings, published multiple journal articles, instructional videos, and has authored a text book chapter on Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy . He continues to be active as a member and instructor for the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) , and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), teaching advanced knee and shoulder arthroscopic surgical technique courses for other Orthopedic surgeons. He is an instructor for the Residents / Fellows Advanced Surgical Arthroscopic Shoulder/ Knee Course at the Academy Learning Center and continues to routinely teach continued medical education courses for physicians, physical therapists, and athletic trainers.
Dr. Chams has been awarded to the “Top Tier MD”, “Chicago’s Top Doctor”, American Registry “Patient’s Choice” . He has been selected to “America’s Top Orthopedists “by the Consumer Research Counsel of America for the last 12 years.
Roger N Chams, MD
Dr. Chams was fellowship trained at the prestigious Southern California Orthopedic Institute where he received specialized training in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of complex knee and shoulder issues and sports injuries. After his fellowship he brought back many procedures that had not previously been performed in the area. Dr Chams has been in practice with the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute for over 15 years. His Sports Medicine experience includes treating thousands of Professional, NCAA, Amateur athletes, as well as work related injuries. He has been the team physician for Lake Forest College as well as multiple High School teams and athletic clubs, for fifteen years. He has been chosen as a team physician for the USA Soccer Federation Men and Women National Teams.Dr. Chams has presented at national meetings, published multiple journal articles, instructional videos, and has authored a text book chapter on Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy . He continues to be active as a member and instructor for the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) , and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), teaching advanced knee and shoulder arthroscopic surgical technique courses for other Orthopedic surgeons. He is an instructor for the Residents / Fellows Advanced Surgical Arthroscopic Shoulder/ Knee Course at the Academy Learning Center and continues to routinely teach continued medical education courses for physicians, physical therapists, and athletic trainers.
Dr. Chams has been awarded to the “Top Tier MD”, “Chicago’s Top Doctor”, American Registry “Patient’s Choice” . He has been selected to “America’s Top Orthopedists “by the Consumer Research Counsel of America for the last 12 years.
Primary Specialty
Orthopedic Surgeon
Gender
Male
Affiliations
Advocate Condell Medical center
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Surgicenter
Hawthorne Surgical Center
North Shore University Hospitals
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Surgicenter
Hawthorne Surgical Center
North Shore University Hospitals
Certification
Board Certification and Licensure
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery – Board certified 2000
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery – Board re-certification in 2011
Medical Licensed in California and Illinois
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery – Board certified 2000
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery – Board re-certification in 2011
Medical Licensed in California and Illinois
Office Staff
Paul Ziemba OTC, ATC
Alesia Perry MSN, APN, AGACNP-BC
Molly Uyenishi PA-C, MCMS
Contact email : chamspa@ibji.com
Emergency PA phone number :
224-645-0815
Alesia Perry MSN, APN, AGACNP-BC
Molly Uyenishi PA-C, MCMS
Contact email : chamspa@ibji.com
Emergency PA phone number :
224-645-0815
Services
Surgical Procedures
Dr. Chams has performed over 20,000 arthroscopic shoulder and knee procedures (approximately 1300 each year) . He is the most experienced arthroscopic surgeon in the area , performing the most ACL and Shoulder Reconstructions.
An innovator in arthroscopy, he currently works with industry/engineers as a
physician consultant .
Dr. Chams is constantly refining his surgical procedures being on the cutting edge of new less invasive procedures including the use of orthobiologics, always striving for the best possible outcomes. All surgical procedures are entirely performed by Dr Chams himself without the use of residents or fellows. All of the procedures are digitally recorded for the patient and physical therapist to aid in the education and rehabilitation.
Procedures
State of the art/ Minimally invasive surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Ligament / Labral Reconstructions/ (Shoulder Stabilization)
All Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repairs
ACL Reconstruction {Patellar Tendon , Hamstring (single and double), Double Bundle,
Allograft }
Arthroscopic Meniscal Repairs
Multiple Ligament Reconstruction
Knee and Shoulder Replacement
Unicompartmental Arthroplasty (Partial Replacements)
Shoulder and Knee Resurfacing
Ultrasound Guided PRP Injections
Tissue Transplantation / Orthobiologics
Cartilage Cell Cloning and Transplantation (Carticel ,GenZYME)
Fresh Allograft Cartilage Transplantation Allograft OATS
Juvenile Allograft Cartilage Transplantation
Autograft Cartilage Transplant OATS
PRP ( Platelet Rich Plasma )
Ultrasound Guided PRP
PRP Augmented Rotator Cuff Repair / Meniscal Repair
Allograft Shoulder Augmentation
PRP Injections for Chronic Tendonosis / Degenerative Arthritis
Additional Services Arthroscopic Surgery & Reconstruction of the Knee and Shoulder
Dr. Chams has performed over 20,000 arthroscopic shoulder and knee procedures (approximately 1300 each year) . He is the most experienced arthroscopic surgeon in the area , performing the most ACL and Shoulder Reconstructions.
An innovator in arthroscopy, he currently works with industry/engineers as a
physician consultant .
Dr. Chams is constantly refining his surgical procedures being on the cutting edge of new less invasive procedures including the use of orthobiologics, always striving for the best possible outcomes. All surgical procedures are entirely performed by Dr Chams himself without the use of residents or fellows. All of the procedures are digitally recorded for the patient and physical therapist to aid in the education and rehabilitation.
Procedures
State of the art/ Minimally invasive surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Ligament / Labral Reconstructions/ (Shoulder Stabilization)
All Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repairs
ACL Reconstruction {Patellar Tendon , Hamstring (single and double), Double Bundle,
Allograft }
Arthroscopic Meniscal Repairs
Multiple Ligament Reconstruction
Knee and Shoulder Replacement
Unicompartmental Arthroplasty (Partial Replacements)
Shoulder and Knee Resurfacing
Ultrasound Guided PRP Injections
Tissue Transplantation / Orthobiologics
Cartilage Cell Cloning and Transplantation (Carticel ,GenZYME)
Fresh Allograft Cartilage Transplantation Allograft OATS
Juvenile Allograft Cartilage Transplantation
Autograft Cartilage Transplant OATS
PRP ( Platelet Rich Plasma )
Ultrasound Guided PRP
PRP Augmented Rotator Cuff Repair / Meniscal Repair
Allograft Shoulder Augmentation
PRP Injections for Chronic Tendonosis / Degenerative Arthritis
Additional Services Arthroscopic Surgery & Reconstruction of the Knee and Shoulder
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It seems to me that Dr Chams really cares about his clients. He and his staff are friendly, warm, and welcoming. I've already told my friends and family about the positive experience I had there. Dr.
by tmcmanus
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February 27, 2014
Everyone in my community knows that they are the absolute best in the field. They have some of the best customer service I have ever seen. Putting their customers first is definitely a priority here
by d. alley
September 07, 2011
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