Luis Felippe do Rozario was the son of the acclaimed medical professional, Baptista do Rozario from Divar, Ilhas, Goa. Baptista do Rozario was amongst the first Goans to have studied in Bombay and distinguished himself at a time when there were very few medical schools or doctors.
Luis Felippe do Rozario, did his preparatory studies in Bombay and later enrolled at the Grant College of medicine where he obtained many awards. He also attained a medical degree from the University of London in 1863 and then started a private clinic with good success.