Dr. Howard Tucker is a neurologist from Cleveland, Ohio who celebrated his 101st birthday in July 2023.  Recently named the “Oldest Practicing Doctor” by Guinness World Records, Dr. Tucker was teaching medical residents and treating patients throughout the pandemic at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center.  Dr. Tucker currently teaches medical and law students at Case Western Reserve University.

Prior to Case Western Reserve and St. Vincent, Dr. Tucker practiced neurology for many decades at University Hospitals and served as Chief of Neurology at Hillcrest Hospital.  Dr. Tucker is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology.

In addition to practicing medicine for over 75 years, Dr. Tucker was one of the oldest individuals to receive a law degree and pass the Ohio Bar Exam in his late 60s.  Having served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, Dr. Tucker would later serve as Chief of Neurology for the Atlantic Fleet during the Korean War.  Dr. Tucker attended The Ohio State University for his undergraduate studies, where he was named Phi Beta Kappa, and received his M.D. from The Ohio State University College of Medicine.

When not working, Dr. Tucker enjoys spending time with his wife Sue - she is still practicing psychiatry at 90 years old - his four children and ten grandchildren, snowshoeing, exercising, and watching Cleveland sports.