Fritzie Franklin, BSN, RN, JD
Administrator and Director of Clinical Services
Fritzie completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2011 and her Doctor of Jurisprudence in 2019. She is a Registered Nurse both in the United States and the Philippines, and a licensed lawyer in the Philippines.
She has worked in many capacities at Omegalife Hospice of Texas, Inc. which deepened her dedication, passion and commitment in providing the highest quality of care focused on comfort, compassion, and dignity to people who are facing the end-of-life.
With her unique blend of nursing and legal expertise, she excellently leads Omegalife Hospice of Texas, Inc. Her careful attention to detail ensures that everyone receives the highest level of hospice care.
She is well-loved and respected by her colleagues, patients and their families for being a loving, caring and compassionate person. She is a dedicated professional who has successfully combined her passion for nursing and the law to make a significant impact in hospice care.
Aessa Bates, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC
Chief of Clinical Services
Aessa Bates is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of nursing experience. She began her career at the bedside, where she developed a deep commitment to compassionate, high-quality care before transitioning into advanced practice.
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Aessa has spent much of her career serving the geriatric population in both acute and home-based settings. She is known for her empathetic, patient-focused approach and is dedicated to supporting patients and families with dignity and compassion during life’s most vulnerable moments.
A recognized leader and mentor, Aessa is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care and empowering nurses to uphold the same standard—wherever care is provided.
She has been honored as one of Houston’s Top 100 Nurses and is a recipient of the Good Samaritan Award.
Dr. Mohammad Siddiqi
Medical Director
Dr. Mohammad Siddiqi completed his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Missouri, Columbia in 1995. He has been a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2000.
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Dr. Siddiqi has been the Medical Director of Omegalife Hospice of Texas, Inc. since 2016. He has since been an invaluable asset to the agency.
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Dr. Siddiqi has more than 19 years of extensive hospice experience which equipped him to provide the agency's patients and their families with the highest quality of hospice care. He sees patients for face-to-face visits in the Greater Houston area and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He also provides medical expertise and guidance to the hospice interdisciplinary team, including nurses, social workers, hospice aides, volunteers, and chaplains. He plays a crucial role in overseeing physician services and the medical components of the agency, and in ensuring that patients are fully informed about their care options and that their choices are respected, and that their dignity is maintained throughout their hospice journey.
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Dr. Siddiqi is well respected by his peers, the clinical team, his patients and their families for his compassion, skills, and knowledge, and for making such great impact in their lives.