5 Jun 2023

World’s oldest doctor the subject of new documentary

From King’s Birthday Monday with Anna Thomas, 10:08 am on 5 June 2023

The world's oldest practising doctor is about to become the subject of a new documentary.

100-year-old neurologist Dr Howard Tucker has witnessed advances in medicine right through from lobotomies to computerised imaging.

Dr Howard Tucker talks to Anna Thomas all the way from Cleveland, US.

Dr Howard Tucker is the world's oldest practising doctor

Dr Howard Tucker is the world's oldest practising doctor Photo: What's Next?

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