Dr. Claudio C. Toledo, MD

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Claudio Toledo, who serves patients throughout the State of Texas.

A trusted and considerate family physician, Dr. Toledo is affiliated with SCP Health. He is devoted to ensuring the longevity of his patients’ health and developing long-lasting relationships with them. He takes his time to understand symptoms and give correct diagnoses to ensure the continued health of all his patients.

He was affiliated with CHRISTUS Family Medicine – Bulverde and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital and then when on to practice Emergency Medicine with SCP Health and VEA.

Established in 1994, SCP Health (SCP)—Schumacher Clinical Partners—was founded on the belief that there was a better way to deliver and manage emergency medical services in the hospital environment. Today, SCP has grown to one of the largest healthcare partners in the country. At its core, it works to bring hospitals and healers together in pursuit of clinical effectiveness.

Dr. Toledo earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas. He then attended UAG-New York Medical College, where he earned his medical degree, and completed his residency in family medicine at Texas Tech University.

Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in family medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties.

Holding various certifications, Dr. Toledo is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. This happens to be the case in the acute setting for an Emergency physician. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

On a more personal note, Dr. Toledo speaks English and Spanish.

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