Lake Forest Hospital | Orthopedic Surgeon Lake Bluff
Orthopaedics • Lake Forest, IL
About
Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, Illinois offers orthopedic surgery services, including knee and shoulder arthroscopic procedures performed by Dr. Roger Chams. The facility specializes in minimally-invasive arthroscopic surgery for conditions such as rotator cuff tears, ACL injuries, meniscus tears, and shoulder instability, using advanced technologies including orthobiologics.
Clinic Type
Orthopaedics
Address
660 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone
847-247-4000
chamspa@ibji.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Vitals (Dr. Benjamin J. Davis): 4.2/5 (10)
- US News (Dr. Matthew D. Jones): 5/5 (60)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Mark Hamming): 4.4/5 (12)
- Vitals (Dr. Peter Thadani): 4.7/5 (27)
- Vitals (Dr. Peter Hoepfner): 4.5/5 (59)
- US News (Dr. David J. Kaufman): Highly recommended by patients (152)
Patients praise
- highly skilled surgical expertise, particularly in joint replacements and sports medicine
- thorough, informative, and clear communication from physicians
- compassionate and patient-focused approach to care
- favorable patient outcomes and successful non-surgical treatments like injections and physical therapy
- friendly and helpful hospital and clinic staff
Common complaints
- instances of failed surgery resulting in chronic pain
- complaints regarding physician bedside manner, specifically being perceived as unkind, arrogant, or insensitive
- mixed patient satisfaction with surgical outcomes
"Excellent physician! Very patient and informative. Great personality! Very happy with him have been taking knee injections for nine months."
— Vitals (Dr. Benjamin J. Davis)"It was a failed surgery- always had pain after and then I needed to have his failed attempt re-done by a competent surgeon for the 2nd time. Dr. Davis is unkind, disrespectful, and arrogant..."
— Vitals (Dr. Benjamin J. Davis)"Patients consistently praise this provider for their expertise, professionalism, and compassionate approach to care. They appreciate the provider's thorough explanations, clear communication, and attentiveness to their individual needs."
— US News (Dr. David J. Kaufman)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Condell Hospital Grayslake, IL | Orthopedic Specialist in Lake Forest ... — Aug 15, 2025
- Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital - Wikipedia — Dec 31, 2025
- Lake Forest Hospital Doubles in Size with New Expansion — Mar 5, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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