We’re Listening
Ever feel like talking to your medical provider is like talking to a brick wall? Or even worse, that the medical provider tells you that “your labs are normal” and then tells you to just lose weight or get more sleep?
Like that’s easy?
At First Choice we understand what you’re up against, because we’ve been there too.
That’s why we listen to you, relate to your struggles, and reassure you that you’re not crazy. Midlife can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help you feel like yourself again.
Here’s How We Do It
Listen to You
Our first appointment is all about getting to know you—your medical history, your current symptoms, and your goals for your health.
Look for the Root Cause
Using results from comprehensive labs, we’ll look at what’s happening in your body and create a personalized treatment plan to address it.
Help You Feel Better
The right balance of science-backed treatments and lifestyle changes can revolutionize your health…and your life.
No matter your age, gender, or symptoms, our team is here to find the root cause of your health struggles and use evidence-based treatments to help you feel better.
Meet Our Providers
Organizations, Certifications, and Awards
- Family Nurse Practitioner, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Master of Science, Nursing, Chamberlain University
- Angelina County Nurse of the Year, 2015
ANGIE WHITLEY, APRN, FNP-C
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
As a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in hormone optimization and integrative medicine, I provide a highly personalized, results-driven approach to care designed to restore balance, enhance vitality, and support long-term wellness. My clinical focus includes advanced hormone replacement therapy (HRT), preventative medicine, and comprehensive evaluation of underlying factors contributing to fatigue, metabolic dysfunction, and overall decline in well-being.
I take a sophisticated, root-cause approach—combining in-depth diagnostics with tailored treatment strategies that go beyond conventional care. By thoughtfully integrating evidence-based medicine with select, proven integrative therapies, I help patients achieve measurable, sustainable improvements in energy, mood, body composition, and quality of life.
My practice is built on discretion, attention to detail, and a commitment to clinical excellence. I prioritize meaningful patient relationships, ensuring each individual receives the time, insight, and precision necessary to feel fully supported and confidently guided throughout their health journey.
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Organizations, Certifications, and Awards
- Family Nurse Practitioner, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Master of Science, Nursing, Chamberlain University
- CHI St. Luke’s Cancer Committee
- CHI St. Luke’s Ethics Committee Chair
- Angelina County Nurse of the Year, 2015
SOPHIE HILL, APRN, FNP-C
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Sophie Hill, FNP-C began her nursing career in 1997 and has spent over 29 years serving patients in Lufkin and the surrounding East Texas communities, building a reputation for compassionate, personalized, and comprehensive healthcare.
As a trusted family practice nurse practitioner, Sophie provides whole-body, root-cause care, blending traditional primary care with evidence-based functional medicine. She is deeply committed to advanced clinical education, holding WorldLink Medical Advanced Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) Certification, reflecting rigorous postgraduate training and specialization in hormonal optimization. She is also actively involved in Evexias Health education and training, staying at the forefront of functional medicine, metabolic health, peptide therapy, and advanced diagnostics. This allows her to integrate conventional medical standards with innovative, science-driven therapies tailored to each patient.
Sophie is known for her patient-centered approach to family medicine, taking time to listen carefully to concerns, review health history, and address underlying contributors to illness. At First Choice Family Medicine, she emphasizes preventive care, hormone balance, longevity medicine, and sustainable wellness, helping patients across East Texas feel informed, empowered, and supported in their health journeys.
Sophie is married and a mother of two, as well as a stepmother to two daughters. She shares her home with three dogs and enjoys spending time with family, traveling, reading, and prioritizing her own health and wellness.
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Organizations, Certifications, and Awards
- Family Nurse Practitioner, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Master of Science, Nursing, Walden University
- Texas Nurse Practitioners Association
- East Texas Nurse Practitioners Association
- WorldLink Medical Advanced Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy Certified
- WorldLink Medical Member
- Evexias Health Solutions Member
Organizations, Certifications, and Awards
- Family Nurse Practitioner, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Master of Science, Nursing, Walden University
- Texas Nurse Practitioners Association
- East Texas Nurse Practitioners Association
- WorldLink Medical Advanced Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy Certified
- WorldLink Medical Member
- Evexias Health Solutions Member