H. Richard Tyler

Background

Tyler, H. Richard was born on October 16, 1927 in Brooklyn. Son of Max M. and Beatrice F. Tyler.

Education

AB, Syracuse University, 1947; Bachelor of Science in Medicine, Washington University, 1951; Doctor of Medicine, Washington University, 1951; Master of Arts (honorary), Harvard University, 1989.

Career

Intern, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Boston, 1951-1952; resident in neurology, Boston City Hospital, 1952-1954; public health fellow, Neurological Institute, Queen's Square, London, Salpêtriére, Paris, 1954-1955; assistant in pediatrics and neurology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, 1955-1956; neurologist, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Boston, 1956-1974; assistant in neurology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, 1956-1959; associate in neurology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, 1959-1961; instructor, Harvard Medical School, Boston, 1961-1964; assistant professor, Harvard Medical School, Boston, 1964-1968; associate professor, Harvard Medical School, Boston, 1968-1973; professor, Harvard Medical School, Boston, 1974-1998; professor emeritus, Harvard Medical School, Boston, since 1999. Senior physician Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, since 1974, director neurological service, 1979-1988.

Achievements

• H. Richard Tyler has been listed as a noteworthy Physician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Brookline Public Library, since 1970, chairman of the board of trustees, 1985-1986, 90-91. Served with United States Army, 1946-1947. Member American Neurological Association, American Academy Neurology, Massachusetts Medical Society M C.

Connections

Married Joyce Colby, June 17, 1951. Children— Kenneth, Karen, Douglas, Lori.

Father:

Max M.

Mother:

Beatrice F. Tyler

Spouse:

Joyce Colby