John D. Lantos (born 12 October 1954[1]) is an American pediatrician and a leading expert in medical ethics.
[5] Lantos earned his MD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1981 and did his residency at the Children's National Medical Center.
[5] Lantos has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Larry King Live, National Public Radio and Nightline.
He has been an associate editor of the American Journal of Bioethics, Pediatrics, and Perspectives in Biology and Medicine.
[9] He is an active member of the Congregation Beth Torah, a modern Reform Jewish congregation which emphasizes ethical living, spiritual and personal growth, and social justice, and also writes and lectures on religious and philosophical issues in relation to healthcare.