b'Notes of HealingThe Transformative Power of Music & MedicineMary Thomas, Manager of Marketing & CommunicationsWhen we heard the beautiful notes of classical music floating through the hospital lobby, we knew we had to learn more! This is how we discovered that our very own Dr. Kornelia Mikhats has a unique history with music and medicine. We sat down with Dr. Mikhats to learn more about how she was inspired to become a doctor and what made her want to play for our patients.When did you know you wanted to become a doctor? What inspired you to play for our patients?Since childhood! I was very close to my aunt, who passed awayMusic is extremely beneficialboth for our patients and their from cancer. This experience made me want to become afamily members. I was in the lobby one day with a family and doctor. It was a long journey. patient who were very distraught, and I asked if it would be okay to play for them. They immediately agreed. As soon as I How did you choose your specialty? start playing, the patient began to smile. She was extremely I started as a Chief Doctor of Obstetrics and Gynecology ingrateful. Siberia. When I came to America, I started over, and entered NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine. There, I chose FamilySince then, I use music for healing and recovery. It can be helpful Medicine as my specialty.for all patients during rehabilitation. Music is very healing for people. Now Ive been playing piano at the hospital for about When did you first start playing music? a year! I even compose original pieces to play at Peconic Bay When I was seven years old! I play piano and violin. I love to playMedical Center. Im so inspired by everyone here.classical and jazz music, as well as my own renditions of famous songs. Before I made a career change to medicine, I received myDr. Mikhats, thank you for being not only a great doctor, but a PhD from the National Music Academy of Ukraine. caring and compassionate musician. You have gone above and beyond for our patients. You are truly made for this!7'